<p>A long-term care facility in Winona, Mississippi is recruiting a licensed Physical Therapist for a permanent, direct-hire position. This is a stable, full-time role with a defined daytime schedule and a competitive hourly rate, offering a Physical Therapist the opportunity to build meaningful, longitudinal relationships with a resident population while working within a collaborative interdisciplinary care team.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $39.20 – $43.07 per hour</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 with a resident-focused rehabilitation model</li> <li>Evaluate and treat patients targeting improvements in mobility, strength, and functional independence</li> <li>Develop and implement individualized, goal-directed care plans tailored to each resident's needs</li> <li>Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes</li> <li>Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment response</li> <li>Predictable daytime hours with no evening or weekend shifts indicated</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 or skilled nursing facility setting preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Winona is a small city in Montgomery County in north-central Mississippi, situated along the I-55 corridor roughly midway between Memphis, Tennessee and Jackson, Mississippi — both accessible within two hours. The area offers a low cost of living, a close-knit community atmosphere, and the unhurried pace of rural Mississippi life, making it a strong fit for clinicians who value affordability, stability, and a genuine connection to the patients and community they serve.</p>