Physical Therapist (Home Health)

LHC Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapist in Hattiesburg, MS. This role offers various scheduling options, including full-time and part-time. You will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and work towards enhancing patient well-being. Join a culture of caring and make meaningful connections while enjoying career growth and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Develops treatment plans and performs interventions.
• Instructs healthcare team and family regarding the plan of care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Assessment

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist. Full-time, part-time or PRN positions available!

Various schedule options available:

• Traditional Schedule (Monday thru Friday primary)
• 7 On / 7 Off

At MS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the Physical Therapist develops a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve and enhance the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning using accepted standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs the healthcare team, the patient, and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits here: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mississippi HomeCare of Laurel, part of LHC Group, is a preferred post-acute care provider delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across home health, hospice, and community services, reaching 60% of the U.S. population aged 65 and older.

About the company

LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services, serving patients across 35 states and D.C., with 32,000 employees. We are dedicated to delivering quality, value-based healthcare in the comfort of patients' homes and are the preferred partner for 350 hospitals nationwide.