Physical Therapist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role includes supervisory duties over PTAs and technicians, mentorship, and ongoing clinical instruction after one year. Documentation must be timely and compliant with all regulations, with a focus on maintaining department productivity and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Mississippi physical therapist license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Supervise PTAs and technicians, with regulatory alignment.
• Document promptly and accurately per guidelines and regulations.
• Serve as mentor for new staff and as clinical instructor after one year.
• Maintain department productivity and adherence to budget and policies.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Supervisory visits

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Gait training

Modality use

Mentorship

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is integral to the Rehabilitation Services department. This role involves evaluating patients and creating treatment plans, ensuring competence in various therapeutic areas. The Physical Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, adheres to regulations, and maintains patient satisfaction through effective clinical decision-making and equipment management.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervisory.

• Delegates authority to PTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.
  Budget:
• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment equipment.
  Clinical:
• Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy.
  Demonstrates Skills in the following areas:
• Evaluation.
• Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
• Gait training.
• Cognitive skills.
• Wheelchair transfers.
• Modalities as appropriate for PT.
• Attends and provides continuing education inservices.
• Serves as mentor for new employees.
• Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
  Other:
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes. Regulation:
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.