Physical Therapist

Pride Health is seeking a Physical Therapist – Acute Care to join our team in Hattiesburg, MS 39401. This is a 3 months contract with potential for extension. Job Responsibilities:The Physical Therapist must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Responsible for the implementation of the physician's order for physical therapy services.Should provide all necessary aspects of physical therapy within an interdisciplinary environment in order to facilitate the return of the patient to as independent and safe lifestyle as possible. Must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.Required Qualifications:2+ years of experience working as a physical therapist in an acute care setting.Graduate of a four year bachelor s degree approved Physical Therapy Program.Licenses as a Physical Therapist from the Mississippi State Board of Physical TherapyAdditional Information:Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401Schedule: 40 hours/week – Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmContract Duration: 3 MonthsGross Weekly Pay: $2,476W2 hourly Taxable: $30.75/HourlyStipends Non Taxable: $1246*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.Interested? Apply now!Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.