Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Lifepoint Health•Saint Louis, MO
About The Position
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for its 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in St. Louis. The therapist provides patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team, helping patients recover through assessment, individualized treatment planning, physical therapy interventions, and ongoing evaluation. The role also involves supervising physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Physical Therapist license in the state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
- Establish an appropriate plan of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and desires.
- Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
- Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to each patient’s age and condition.
- Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel; assess competence, delegate tasks, and establish communication channels.
- Administer treatment involving physical agents and equipment, including moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
- Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
- Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
