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Vertis Therapy
Hernando, Mississippi

PRN Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at our beautiful Assisted Living Facility in Hernando, MS. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents to help them improve their independence, safety, and functional mobility.

The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled physical therapy services, monitor resident progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The PT will also provide guidance and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Resident Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's safety, functional mobility, and overall independence.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants.
  • Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
  • Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid Physical Therapist state license or license eligibility.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 28 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hernando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$2,202/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.