Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Job Description
Why You’LL Love Working Here
- $10K SIGN ON BONUS
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
- Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Role: Physical Therapist
Location: Merit Health River Region
Schedule: Full-Time Days M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturday rotation
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
- Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
- 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
- BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
INDRESPTHER
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for children and adults to improve patient outcomes. They are responsible for documenting progress, educating families on recovery plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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