Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Lifepoint Health • St Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, operated jointly by Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for its 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in St. Louis. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, develops and carries out individualized treatment plans, and provides therapy to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction. The role also includes supervising support personnel and using physical therapy equipment and techniques suited to each patient’s age and condition.

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 appropriate plans of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and preferences.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
• Provide therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate to patients’ ages and conditions.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel; assess competence, delegate tasks, and establish communication channels.
• Administer treatment using 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.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers