Physical Therapist - New Grads

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.

Kick$tart your career with $15,000 towards your student loans.

At Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, colleagues, and communities. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted in-person therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities
• Tuition reimbursement bonuses
• Paid on-the-job training
• 1:1 peer mentor program

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, mobility, endurance, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the therapist helps develop a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve the patient's well-being, and evaluates progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning according to accepted standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs the healthcare team, patients, and families regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our benefits and perks: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health
, part of the LHC Group family, is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across various settings, including home health, hospice, and inpatient services. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single purpose:
It's all about helping people.