Weekend Physical Therapist - Part-Time, Geriatric Care

Mercy; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Health Center seeks a part-time Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and create individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients.

You will supervise patients and rehab staff under the direction of the Rehab Therapy supervisor, following Mercy Service Standards while delivering compassionate care. BLS certification is required and prior rehab experience with adults/geriatric patients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license of Physical Therapy in the applicable state of practice or registry eligible.
• Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist, with care for adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians; supervise PT assistants as per State Practice Act.
• Work under Rehab Therapy supervisor in accordance with Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Assessment

Patient supervision

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Education

DPT / MS / BS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy Health Center seeks a part-time Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and create individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients.

You will supervise patients and rehab staff under the direction of the Rehab Therapy supervisor, following Mercy Service Standards while delivering compassionate care. BLS certification is required and prior rehab experience with adults/geriatric patients is preferred.