This is a Job Description for a Physical Therapist (PT) with a company in Pascagoula, Mississippi

　　Summary:  LifePoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient's unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

　　  Duties & Responsibilities:  Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed -evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made. Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records. Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard, and applicable state/federal laws. Other duties as assigned.

　　Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}:  Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification. Strong organizational and communication skills

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.