Physical Therapist (Home Health)

LHC Group, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Mississippi. This role offers full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with a focus on building trusted relationships with patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and enhancing patient well-being. Join a culture of caring and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status and develop therapy plan.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct healthcare team regarding plan of care and progress.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Assessment

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

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

At MS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, 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 assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the Physical Therapist works to determine 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/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable 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 current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of 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 that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mississippi HomeCare of Grenada, part of the LHC Group family of providers, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.