Physical Therapist

Job overview

The Physical Therapist role is onsite in Jackson, MO; compensation is not specified. The therapist works under Therapy Leadership and provides care to adult and geriatric patients in accordance with Mercy’s mission and service standards. The role exists to assess patients and deliver individualized treatment programs that support rehabilitation goals and patient care. The therapist directly supervises patients, indirectly supervises rehabilitation technicians, and provides general supervision to physical therapist assistants under applicable state practice acts.

What you'll do

• Perform objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients
• directly supervise patients
• indirectly supervise rehabilitation technicians
• generally supervise physical therapist assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts
• follow departmental policies and procedures and Mercy Service Standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapist

jackson mo

mercy

full-time

day shift

adult patients

geriatric patients

rehabilitation

physical therapy license

bls

individualized treatment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

BLS certification and current or temporary physical therapy license required; six months to one year of rehabilitation experience preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.