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Physical Therapist at Mercy

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Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Full Time- 40 hours per week

Mercy Therapy Services - Horsebarn Rd.

Key Benefits:

  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
  • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible dependent care FSA
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid PTO for volunteering
  • Competitive salary
  • Future career growth

Overview:

Under the general supervision of Therapy Leadership and according to departmental policies and procedures regarding referral, standards of treatment, performs objective assessments, as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. Responsible for direct supervision to patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians. General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Current State license of Physical Therapy. Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
  • Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
  • Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
  • Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
    • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
    • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Typical mid-level pay: $101k for Physical Therapists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$101k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$74k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $133k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+11%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024