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CHS·Merit Health River Region · Vicksburg, MS

Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapyFull timeDays
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Full time
RequirementsBLS
EducationBachelor's degree
SourceCHS · posted Sep 30, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
Certifications
✓BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Education
✓Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Qualifications
✓0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
✓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.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Tuition assistance
+Merit Health River Region
155beds
1PT role open
VicksburgMS · 166 mi to New Orleans
Pay for this position
Estimated
$30/hr$30/hr · typical PT pay in Mississippi
Typical PT pay in Mississippi
Sign-on $10,000
Mississippi PT postings that list paymedian $39.45 – $61.15
$30/hr$75/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
Certifications
✓BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Education
✓Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Qualifications
✓0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
✓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.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchTuition assistance

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About the role

Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.

What you’ll do
Reassesses and adjusts treatmentReassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs
Adapts to changes professionallyAdapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care
Complies with all policiesComplies with all policies and standards