<p>A permanent Physical Therapist opportunity is open at a long-term care facility in Starkville, Mississippi. This direct-hire, full-time role offers a structured daytime schedule and a competitive hourly rate, making it a strong fit for a PT who wants stability, predictable hours, and meaningful work with a long-term patient population.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate of $43.35 – $47.63, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent direct-hire employment — not a travel or contract position</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 with a focus on improving resident mobility, strength, and functional independence</li> <li>Caseload centered on individualized care plan development and ongoing treatment across the continuum of long-term care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model with shared accountability for patient outcomes</li> <li>Documentation of patient progress required — strong charting discipline is valued</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Mississippi, or eligibility to obtain licensure</li> <li>Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills</li> <li>Ability to develop and implement individualized rehabilitation care plans</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 to a community with a notably low cost of living. The surrounding Golden Triangle region offers easy access to outdoor recreation along the Tombigbee Waterway and the Natchez Trace Parkway, while Birmingham and Memphis are both within a few hours' drive for weekend travel or major-airport access.</p>