Physical Therapist Full Time

Company: Merit Health River Region
Location: Vicksburg
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team! Merit Health River Region is now hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to work on our fast paced. MHRR is a 341 bed acute care hospital. The Hospital is located in Vicksburg, MS at 2100 Highway 61 North.Education: Doctorate degree in Physical TherapyLicenses & Certifications Current Physical Therapist MS state license. American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS. New Grads Welcome to Apply!As a Physical Therapist at Merit Health River Region you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our employees enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(K) and up to $20K for student loan payments.Duties Include: Evaluates patients and develops patient-specific physical therapy treatment programs. Monitors, reassesses and modifies treatment programs to meet patient needs in an ongoing manner. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, etc.). Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff. Performs treatments demonstrating awareness of growth and development for each population group. Applies knowledge of population specific needs when assessing/caring for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to psycho-social and developmental needs.Merit Health River Region is an employer that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we invite you to learn more and apply today!Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceMedical specialties: Physical & Rehabilitation MedicineSchedule: Day shift Monday to Friday

Education: Doctorate (Required)License/Certification: Current Physical Therapist MS state license (Required) BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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