Physical Therapist - Impactful Rehab & Growth Opportunities

Southeast Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Team-based care

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time role. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based therapies, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with professional growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• All required certifications must remain current before independently caring for patients.
• Six months to one year of physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized plans of care.
• Assess patient needs using objective testing and clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers to identify functional goals and expected outcomes.
• Develop age-appropriate treatment plans for adult and geriatric populations.
• Communicate treatment strategies, goals, and expectations clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, plans of care, and required assessment tools.
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions, therapeutic exercises, and treatment modalities.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on patient response and clinical outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and home programs.
• Ensure safe treatment practices and compliance with infection control standards.
• Maintain productivity expectations while delivering high-quality patient care.
• Communicate patient progress and significant changes to physicians and care teams.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Licensure requirements

Education

PT degree (accredited program)

Job description

Mercy in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time role. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based therapies, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with professional growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.