Physical Therapist (New or Recent Grad Incentive)

LHC Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to build trusted relationships with patients while providing high-quality care. The position includes a $15,000 incentive for new graduates and opportunities for career growth and continuing education. Join a culture that values caring and meaningful connections with patients and families.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Assessment

Education

Current Physical Therapy Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Full-Time Physical Therapist!

Kickstart your therapy career with a $15,000 new or recent graduate incentive towards your student loans.

At MS HomeCare, 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 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 develop 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 valid 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 comprehensive benefits to support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mississippi HomeCare of Laurel, 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 healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single purpose: It's all about helping people.