Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care Hospital

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

403(b) retirement plan with match

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC partners with a Jackson, MS hospital to hire a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist. You’ll work in a stroke-center regional referral hospital, gaining exposure to ICU, stroke, trauma, orthopedic, neuro, and post-surgical cases.

New graduates are welcomed through a formal 90-day preceptor program, with a structured onboarding and a $15,000 sign-on; relocation assistance is available and PSLF eligibility supports service in nonprofit hospital settings.

Qualifications

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program is required.
• Active or pending Mississippi PT license is required.
• New graduates welcome with formal mentorship program.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care PT across ICU, stroke, trauma, orthopedic, neuro, post-surgical, and general medical cases.
• Collaborate with PTs, PTAs, COTAs, and SLPs in a multidisciplinary acute care team.
• Participate in a structured 90-day mentorship and onboarding program.

Skills

Mentorship mindset

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or MPT from an accredited program

Active or pending Mississippi PT license

Job description

Acute Care Physical Therapist | Hospital-Based | Jackson MS | PSLF + $15K Sign-On

We're partnering with a hospital in the Jackson, MS area to hire a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT). This is a permanent, W-2 hospital-based role in a stroke-center-designated regional referral hospital, ideal for PTs looking to build versatile acute care skills in a mentorship-driven environment. New graduate physical therapists are welcomed with a structured 90-day preceptor program.

Why This Acute PT Role Stands Out:

Build Diverse Acute Care Skills:

• Regional medical center with stroke center designation
• Full spectrum of acute cases: ICU, stroke, trauma, orthopedic, neuro, post-surgical, and general medical
• High-acuity patient exposure in a major referral hospital
• Part of a multi-hospital health system with internal mobility opportunities
• 8–10 patients per day in a hospital setting
• Productivity loosely tracked, focus on clinical quality not quotas
• Work alongside experienced PTs, PTAs, COTAs, and SLPs in a collaborative acute care team
• Formal 90-day mentorship program with experienced preceptors
• Structured onboarding: full days with preceptor half days independent practice with chart review support
• Built to develop full acute care competency within 90 days
• Leadership team with decades of combined acute care experience
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% (effective 3% total contribution)

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with 30-minute lunch
• Weekend rotation: 1 in 4 when fully staffed
• 21 days PTO (accruing day 1) plus 12 sick days annually
• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) through nonprofit hospital system
• YMCA partnership with discounted membership

Ideal Candidate:

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program
• Active or pending Mississippi PT license
• New graduate physical therapists welcome (formal mentorship provided)
• Experienced acute care PTs strongly encouraged to apply
• Thrives in collaborative, team-oriented hospital environments
• Passionate about helping medically complex patients regain function and independence

About Jackson, MS:

Jackson is the capital and largest city of Mississippi. Rich Southern culture and music history, and central to the region with easy access to New Orleans (~3 hours), Memphis (~3.5 hours), and the Gulf Coast. A practical market for PTs who want meaningful acute care experience and career growth without major metro cost of living.