Outpatient Physical Therapist
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

PT - Outpatient Physical Therapy

Overview

• Travel PT role in Springfield, Missouri
• Facility department: Orthopedic Inpatient Therapy
• 1 opening
• Evenings, 4x10 schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10:30am–9pm
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week assignment
• No weekend hours
• No call requirements
• Float requirements: none

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
• Physical Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Driver's License

Unit / Patient Population

• 45 beds
• Primarily total joint replacements

Skills / Work Expectations

• General knowledge of evaluation and treatment principles for a diverse number and types of diagnoses
• Must be competent in equipment used for delivery of modalities
• Patient care may include heavy lifting, extensive bending, and standing
• Physical demands include pushing 40 lbs, pulling 60 lbs, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Preferred

• None stated