Physical Therapist – Outpatient Therapy

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Therapy
Location:Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Schedule:Full-Time 40 hours/week Day Shift

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage– Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous PTO– Up to34 days annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and short-term illness
• Paid Parental Leave– Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match– Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement– Up to$2,000/yearfor continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution– $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time– Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking– Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities– Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

Overview:

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.

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.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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