Weekend Physical Therapist – Geriatric Rehab

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive rehabilitation team

Interdisciplinary environment

Make a difference in residents’ lives

Faith-based organization

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable PRN Weekend Physical Therapist (PT) to join the rehabilitation team at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi.

This role focuses on improving mobility, balance, and independence for residents through skilled PT services on weekends. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, coordinate with staff, supervise assistants when needed, and maintain documentation in line with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate computer skills to complete required job duties and documentation.
• Demonstrated competency in applying principles and methods used in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions per physician orders and plans of care.
• Address mobility, strength, balance, transfers, gait and independence limitations.
• Monitor progress and document services per standards.
• Collaborate with residents, families, nursing staff and care team.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as appropriate.
• Promote resident safety, mobility and quality of life.

Skills

Geriatric rehabilitation

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master or Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable PRN Weekend Physical Therapist (PT) to join the rehabilitation team at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi.

This role focuses on improving mobility, balance, and independence for residents through skilled PT services on weekends. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, coordinate with staff, supervise assistants when needed, and maintain documentation in line with professional standards.