Physical Therapist - PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop and implement individualized treatment plans. You will advise the care team and work under direct supervision to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications include a doctoral or master's in physical therapy, current state licensure, and BLS certification. Prior rehab experience and geriatric patient experience are preferred.

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.
• Certifications: BLS certified; must be current before care for patients independently.
• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy; geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a specific physical therapy evaluation and plans and implements a treatment program.
• Provides advisory service to other interdisciplinary team members to promote quality patient care.
• Functions under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical therapy

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Physical Therapy or DPT

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of a physician order, administers a specific physical therapy evaluation and plans and implements a treatment program. The treatment plan is based on the patients physical, developmental and psychosocial needs. Provides advisory service to other interdisciplinary team members to promote quality patient care. Functions under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Clinical/Allied Health
• Rehabilitation/Therapy Services
• PRN
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR265899

2126 Independence St.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Physical Therapist

Shift: PRN, Varied/Rotating

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.
• 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.

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