Physical Therapist- Mercy Washington- FT Days

Mercy; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role supervises patients directly and rehabilitation staff, including PT assistants, in line with State Practice Acts.

Educational requirements include a DPT/MSDPT or equivalent, with current/temporary state licensure and BLS certification. Six months to a year of experience is preferred for rehabilitation settings within Mercy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts.

Skills

Assessment

Supervision

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the general supervision of Therapy Leadership and according to departmental policies and procedures regarding referral, standards of treatment, performs objective assessments, as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. Responsible for direct supervision to patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians. General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.

Experience:

Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Other:

Preferred Education:

Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist. Prefer experience with care for adult and geriatric patients.

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other:

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.