Attending UMMC's Job Fair for PTs & OTs

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 was a wonderful day of networking, fellowship, and fun with the "soon-to-be-graduated" Class of 2020 physical and occupational therapists of UMMC. Shelly Aaron, Senior Recruiter, Karen Leflore, OTR/L and South MS RCD, and I attended the job fair to represent Mid South and make connections with future employee partners.

After setup and a quick bite to eat, students flooded the large activity room, making their way from one booth to the next. We quickly recognized some faces from the PT dinner we hosted a few weeks ago at Table 100. Shelly and I were so excited to see that some of the PTs from the dinner brought their black padfolios that we had gifted them that night! They were great for storing all of the papers, pamphlets, and postcards everyone was giving!

At our booth, we were excited to give away mini stress footballs, bandage dispensers, pens, stadium cups, and lip balms, all contained in our new Mid South tote bags. Students also filled out info cards to stay in touch with Mid South and to register them for a door prize - a Mid South tumbler and $100 gift card. Aside from all the fun prizes, definitely the best part of the day was interacting with the students, learning about where they want to live and work after graduation. It was so exciting to hear their big dreams and plans, and we enjoyed talking with them about how Mid South can fit into those plans perfectly!

After the event, Shelly drew from the info cards to pick the winner of the door prize, and it was Ruben Jonathan Ruiz! Congrats!

Overall, it was such a fun day at UMMC, and we look forward for more chances to interact and visit with these awesome classes of up and coming professionals! To the Class of 2020, best of luck to you all!

Gardening with Rex

We all know the best BLT sandwiches are made with the crunchiest bacon, fresh, green lettuce, and the most juicy, perfect red tomatoes. For the residents of Meadville Convalescent Home, the perfect BLT is made with one of Rex's tomatoes. Rex Sullivan goes above and beyond his normal duties as an LPTA by planting a vegetable garden for the residents of Meadville Convalescent Home. Not only are the tomatoes fresh and delicious, but also the wonderfully sweet watermelons in summertime are sublime.

For residents who enjoy gardening or who had gardens in the past, helping with and giving advice on the garden often spark conversations, integrate the residents, and give them all something fun and delicious over which to bond.

We are so proud of Rex and his willingness to go the extra mile and create something fun and exciting for the residents of the Meadville Convalescent Home to enjoy.

Dinner with Future DPTs: UMMC Recruitment Dinner at Table 100

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Mid South Rehab Services, Inc. hosted a dinner honoring the UMMC's Class of Physical Therapists for 2020. Set to graduate this upcoming May, these students are in the midst of studying, clinical rotations, and many big decisions. Our Senior Recruiter, Shelly Aaron, put together a special night to introduce these professionals to our company and vice versa.

The dinner was hosted at Table 100 in Flowood, and guests enjoyed a gourmet cheese platter, delicious meatballs, and fried catfish bites with remoulade sauce as heavy hors d'oeuvres. This event was full of chatter and constant conversations. Students visited not only with Shelly, but also with Mark Buckley, JR Burnett, Karen Cole, and me. This was my first recruitment dinner with Mid South!

After opening remarks and hors d'oeuvres, guests took their seats, and we played our Why I Choose Mid South video. Then, the students took turns introducing themselves and explaining in which clinical setting they would prefer to work in the future. After that, dinner was served - their choice of either chicken or brisket, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a market salad.

Just before a delicious dessert of coffee cheesecake, we announced our door prize winner - Kealy Sand. After a group photo that was pretty tricky to maneuver, we said our goodbyes.

This recruitment dinner was a record turnout, and we are so proud to have met these upcoming physical therapists. It was a great night of fellowship and food, and we look forward to seeing our new friends soon.