Lifepoint Health·Pascagoula, Mississippi
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries or disabilities to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore functional independence. Essential functions include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and educating patients and caregivers.
Job Type: PRN
At Singing River, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Physical Therapist (PT)
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries or disabilities to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore functional independence.
Essential Functions
Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Clinical knowledge and strong patient rapport-building required.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Singing River is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current PT license, along with required CPR certification. Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Market context
In Mississippi, allied health employers commonly look for radiologic technologists with the required education, ARRT certification, and state registration, so credentialed candidates are often the most competitive. These roles can be selective because compliance, patient safety, and imaging proficiency all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Mississippi registration and ARRT status before applying.
