Assistant Physical Therapist - Now Hiring

Family-owned Home Health and Hospice company searching for a motivated Physical Therapist. FULL TIME OR PRN in the Jackson County, MS area.  The PT will provide services in a home setting.  Saad offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including:

• Paid time off with unlimited accrual (26 days or 208 hours per year) Can be cashed out and roll over year to year with no cap!

• 401K retirement plan, with 100% company match at 5% of salary

• Mileage pay

• BlueCross BlueShield health insurance, with a health savings account option with company match

• Free life insurance and critical care insurance

• Guardian disability, dental, vision, cancer, additional life, accident, and critical care insurance available     

Come join our growing team and find out why Saad Healthcare is a great company to be a part of! 

.Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid and current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the relevant state or region.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Experience with patient assessment and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Certification in specialized areas such as orthopedics, geriatrics, or sports physical therapy.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Continuing education or training in advanced therapeutic modalities and manual therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations to assess physical abilities, limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to improve patient function and reduce pain.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly to ensure effective rehabilitation.
• Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and outcomes.
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy techniques and integrate best practices into patient care.