PHYSICAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH

SCRMC Web; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist for Home Health services. The therapist will deliver individualized PT, assess needs, plan and implement treatment, educate patients, and coordinate care with the health team.

The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of supervised clinical experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and professional image of the organization.
• Promote safety by identifying and addressing risks and following safety policies.
• Uphold hospital standards for cleanliness and a quiet healing environment.
• Maintain competence and knowledge in standards of care and best practices.
• Adhere to infection control policies and confidentiality protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and educational activities.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans based on assessments and progress.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to plan treatment.
• Direct therapy staff to help patients achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home exercises.
• Ensure accurate documentation of assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and make appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with policies and regulations.
• Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in physical therapy.
• Assist in community outreach and education regarding physical therapy services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (APTA accredited)

Job description

Full Time Physical Therapist – Home Health

Location: Laurel, MS, US

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering individualized physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, education, and communication to help patients achieve their functional goals. The therapist works collaboratively with other health‑care professionals and ancillary staff to ensure high‑quality patient care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist in a supervised clinical setting within the last three years

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and professional image of the organization
• Promote a culture of safety by identifying and addressing safety risks and adhering to safety policies
• Uphold hospital standards for cleanliness and a quiet healing environment
• Maintain competence and knowledge in relevant standards of care and clinical best practices
• Adhere to infection control policies, medication handling procedures, and confidentiality protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and educational activities
• Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient progress
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care professionals to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans
• Direct the activities of physical therapy support staff to help patients achieve rehabilitation goals
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, techniques, and home exercises
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment goals, progress notes, and discharge plans
• Participate in discharge planning and make appropriate recommendations
• Maintain professional standards of practice and comply with state, federal, and facility policies and regulations
• Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in the field of physical therapy
• Assist in community outreach and education regarding physical therapy services

Physical Requirements

• Ability to care for the physical and developmental needs of a wide range of patient populations
• Remain calm and perform effectively in emergency or high‑stress situations
• Frequent standing and walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and transferring patients
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crouching
• Manual dexterity and physical strength required for therapeutic interventions and patient mobility

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.