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Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety complianceCommunication 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 29 employers

13
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
2
$146k
6
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Vicksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Typical market rent
$840/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

$10K Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with Employer Matching
Student Loan Support up to $10,000
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits