Physical Therapist/Per Diem - Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy for adults and older adults in a caring Mercy setting.

You will supervise patients and rehabilitation staff, collaborate with Therapy Leadership, and align with Mercy standards of care. Experience with geriatric and adult populations is preferred, with BLS and current licensure required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current/Temporary Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required and current.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive, individualized therapy programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and supervision to rehabilitation technicians; oversee PT assistants per state practice acts.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical supervision

Geriatric care

Adult care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or DPT

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.

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.

Physical Therapist