Physical Therapist - PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Occupational Medicine in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Physical Therapist for PRN, varied/rotating shifts. The role involves evaluating patients under physician orders and planning and carrying out tailored treatment programs, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include implementing plans and providing guidance to the care team, with supervision by the Assistant Director.

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. Current certifications required before independent patient care.
• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year Rehabilitation Physical Therapist experience; geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a physical therapy evaluation under physician order and plans a treatment program.
• Implements treatment plans based on patient’s physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
• Provides advisory support to interdisciplinary team members to promote quality care.
• Functions under supervision of the Assistant Director.

Education

Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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

Mercy Clinic Occupational Medicine

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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