Physical Therapist- PT Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy South Rehab Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist for day shift coverage. Under Therapy Leadership supervision, you will perform objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients.

You will supervise patients and rehab staff, ensuring care aligns with Mercy standards and state practice acts. The role requires a PT degree (DPT/MS) and current state licensure, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current clinical assessment and program development for adults/geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision of patients and supervision of rehab technicians/assistants.
• BLS certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment programs.
• Supervise patients and provide oversight of rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants.
• Align care with Mercy mission, values and service standards.

Skills

Assessment

Supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PT degree

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

Mercy South Rehab Hospital - Physical Therapist - PT, Days

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

Mercy South Rehab Hospital - Physical Therapist - PT, Days

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.

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.