Allied Technician - Physical Therapist

Details

Client Name
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Physical Therapist

Job ID
38265850

Weekly Pay
$2356.91


Shift Details

Shift
4X10 Evenings

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/22/2026

End Date
01/21/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT)

Position Information

• Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Evenings, 4x10 (10:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Hours: None
• Call Requirements: None

Qualifications

• Required Licensure: Current Physical Therapy License (Eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri)
• Required Certifications: BLS Certification from AHA only
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
• Float Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 45
• EMR: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physician order, the Physical Therapist will plan and implement specific evaluation and treatment programs based on the patient's physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation:
  
  
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations including medical history, subjective findings, motor and sensory function assessments, functional mobility, gait, and endurance.
  • Develop patient-centered, function-focused, measurable goals.
• Treatment:
  
  
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to address functional, psychosocial, and educational needs.
  • Utilize various modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy.
  • Document treatment and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Discharge Planning:
  
  
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home programs and equipment use.
  • Recommend follow-up care as needed.
• Documentation:
  
  
  • Complete all documentation in a timely and thorough manner following regulatory guidelines.
• Customer Satisfaction:
  
  
  • Adhere to service techniques to maintain positive relationships with patients and team members.
• Professional Development:
  
  
  • Engage in continuing education and provide supervision for students during clinical rotations.

Working Conditions

Candidates should be prepared for physical demands, including heavy lifting, extensive bending, and standing. Physical tasks may require pushing, pulling, gripping, and minimal crawling or kneeling. Proficiency in using equipment for treatment modalities is essential.

Additional Information

The position supports and aligns with budgetary practices while ensuring high-quality standards and patient outcomes. Physical Therapists play a key role in delivering compassionate care and improving patient satisfaction.

Things to Do Nearby

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Nathaneal Greene/Close Memorial Park
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Client Details
  Address
  1235 East Cherokee Street
  
  City
  Springfield
  
  State
  MO
  
  Zip Code
  65804