Job Description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

This is a part time (32 hrs per week) position with Mercy Therapy in Washington, MO and is a combination of inpatient and outpatient. 

Overview:

Under the direction of the Therapy Supervisor and/or the Manager of Rehabilitation, the Physical Therapist provides appropriate treatment to individuals with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions in order to achieve maximum functional potential. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and mercy service standards. This position may float between all facilities and may do so to more than 1 location on any given day based on the department and patient needs to include IP and OP services. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation. All patient age and populations served.

Safety/Risk Management:

a. Infection control.
b. Patient’s rights protection.
c. Fall prevention.
d. Maintains safe workplace.
e. Properly uses, stores and transports all medical gas equipment.

Coordination of Services:
a. Documentation.
b. Facilitate the therapy process.
c. Delegation.
d. Charge management.
e. Scheduling.
f. Decision-making support.
g. Quality management.
h. Coordination of care with team.

Primary Aspects:
a. Patient/family teaching.
b. Implementation of plan of care.
c. Professional growth and development.
d. Team performance.
e. Departmental participation.
f. Miscellaneous tasks/ other duties as assigned.

Complex Aspects:
a. Create plan of care.
b. Discharge planning.
c. Student management.

Communication Management:
a. Customer service/guest relations.
b. Telephone management.
c. Positive interdisciplinary communication.

Technology:
a. Equipment management.
b. Computer management.  

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Licensure: Must be licensed with the State of Missouri.
Preferred Experience: Preferred Minimum of at least 1 year experience with preferred experience in both acute care and OP services
Preferred Other: APTA member

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

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. As a Mercy Physical Therapist 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 as a Mercy Phyical Therapist 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.

PT, part time, Inpatient, Outpatient, Mercy, Washington MO

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.