Physical Therapy

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (matched)

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will conduct objective assessments and design individualized treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients, providing direct supervision to patients and supervising rehab staff as appropriate by state rules.

Requirements include a Doctorate or degree in Physical Therapy, current license, and up-to-date BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required and kept up to date.
• Prefer 6–12 months of rehab PT experience with adults/geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and supervision of rehab technicians and PT assistants as allowed by state law.
• Align daily work with Mercy mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient treatment planning

Supervision abilities

Education

Bachelor/M.S. or D.P.T. in Physical Therapy

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

• Physical Therapist
• Per Diem
• Mercy - Fort Smith

Requirements

• 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.