<p>A permanent Physical Therapist position is open at a long-term care facility in Starkville, Mississippi — a direct-hire role offering a competitive hourly rate, a consistent daytime schedule, and the clinical depth that comes from working with a complex, medically diverse long-term care population. This is a full-scope PT role focused on restoring mobility, strength, and function for residents who benefit most from sustained, relationship-driven rehabilitation care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate of $43.35 – $47.63, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent direct-hire employment — not a travel or contract position</li> <li>Predictable daytime schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Long-term care facility setting with a medically complex, chronic-condition patient population</li> <li>Full-scope PT practice: evaluation, individualized care plan development, and ongoing treatment focused on mobility, strength, and functional restoration</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model — PT works alongside nursing, therapy, and other clinical staff to coordinate patient outcomes</li> <li>Emphasis on accurate, thorough documentation of patient progress throughout the care continuum</li> <li>Consistent caseload structure typical of long-term care, allowing for meaningful longitudinal patient relationships</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Mississippi, or eligibility to obtain licensure</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)</li> <li>Prior experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation setting preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited to interdisciplinary team collaboration and patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Starkville is a vibrant college town in northeast Mississippi, home to Mississippi State University, which brings a lively arts, dining, and events scene well beyond what its size might suggest. The area offers a low cost of living, mild four-season climate, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Tombigbee Waterway and surrounding natural areas. Birmingham, Alabama and Memphis, Tennessee are both within comfortable driving distance for weekend travel or regional amenities.</p>