Physical Therapist (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Galena (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and design individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes supervising patients and rehab staff as allowed by state practice acts, under therapy leadership.

Requires a PT degree (BPT/MS/DPT), current licensure, and BLS certification. Six months to one year of preferred rehab PT experience with adult/geriatric care is desired.

Qualifications

• Current/Temporary license to practice physical therapy in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required and must be current before caring for patients independently.
• Preferred experience: six months to one year in rehab PT, with adult/geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and oversee rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants as allowed by state practice acts.
• Adhere to Mercy mission, values, and service standards while delivering care.

Education

Bachelor in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

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

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.