<p>A permanent, full-time Physical Therapist position is open at a long-term care facility in Winona, Mississippi — a stable direct-hire role with a defined daytime schedule and a competitive hourly rate well above many regional LTC benchmarks. This is a hands-on clinical opportunity for a PT who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is committed to improving functional outcomes for a long-term care population.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly pay rate of $39.20 – $43.07, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent direct-hire employment — not a contract or travel assignment</li> <li>Consistent daytime schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Long-term care facility setting serving a resident population with diverse rehabilitation needs including mobility, strength, and functional restoration</li> <li>Responsibility for full evaluation and treatment of patients across the continuum of LTC care</li> <li>Development and implementation of individualized, goal-directed care plans tailored to each patient's functional status and goals</li> <li>Active participation in an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and optimize patient outcomes</li> <li>Accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and clinical notes</li> <li>Predictable daytime-only schedule with no evening or overnight shifts indicated</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Mississippi, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)</li> <li>Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Winona is a small, close-knit community in Montgomery County in north-central Mississippi, offering a low cost of living and a relaxed pace of life characteristic of the Mississippi Delta region. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation along the Natchez Trace Parkway corridor and is within reasonable driving distance of larger Mississippi cities including Jackson and Tupelo, making it a practical base for clinicians who value affordability and community connection over urban density.</p>