Outpatient Physical Therapist
Festus, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Physical Therapist Travel Position

Location: Festus, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

• Provide 1:1 physical therapy services primarily to adult patients with orthopedic, orthopedic surgical, pain management, neurological, or sports medicine diagnoses.
• Perform initial assessments and develop plans of care upon physician orders following departmental policies and standards of care.
• PT evaluations typically last 60 minutes; treatment sessions are usually 30 minutes but may be adjusted based on patient needs.
• Maintain productivity expectations of 80% patient care time per shift.
• Work within a multidisciplinary outpatient therapy department that also includes occupational and speech therapy.
• No double booking of patients or use of techs for patient treatment.
• Float to other areas as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri

Work Environment & Culture

• Supportive and welcoming therapy department with a range of experience levels from new graduates to seasoned therapists.
• Team player with versatility, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and ability to get along well with others is preferred.
• Dress code requires black scrubs; other attire is not acceptable.

Additional Information

• Facility is a 251-bed acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency services and a full range of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative healthcare services.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: EPIC.

Local Area Highlights (Approx. 45 minutes away in St. Louis, MO)

• Gateway Arch
• Six Flags St. Louis
• St. Louis Cardinals & St. Louis Blues sports teams
• Entertainment districts and Union Station attractions
• Numerous craft breweries and renowned food scene
• City Museum and other cultural activities