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Chesterfield, Missouri

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Shift: Full-time days

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is 90-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

How You'll Contribute

  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
  • Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
  • Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
  • Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
  • Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Other requirements for the

position include the following:

  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • Licenses: Physical Therapist License in state of Missouri is required.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Accepting new Grads

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to establish and carry out individualized treatment plans. They are also responsible for supervising support staff and documenting patient progress to ensure high-quality rehabilitation care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Missouri. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the role requires obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentPhysical treatment programsSupervision of support personnelProsthetic fittingOrthotic adjustmentDocumentationOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,577 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (84 salary observations; 306 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,821 salary observations; 18,335 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 24% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

CME allowance
84%
401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
32% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Chesterfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$491k
Typical market rent
$1,767/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match