Physical Therapist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Outpatient Rehabilitation Home Care department. The role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supervisory visits for PTAs and technicians, maintaining department productivity and budget, and mentoring new staff. Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and treats patients referred to Physical Therapy.
• Participates in clinical ladder and team collaboration.
• Maintains documentation according to regulations and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Delegates authority to PTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits per state regulations.
• Maintains productivity and budget within department targets.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for referred patients.
• Mentors new employees and serves as clinical instructor after one year.

Skills

Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise

Gait training

Wheelchair transfers

Modalities

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Job 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.

Department:

15306510 Outpatient Rehabilitation Home Care

Job Description:

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: * Neonates/Infants * Pediatrics * Adolescents * Adults * Geriatrics
• Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable
• Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians
• Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate
• Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
• Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication
• Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range:

$83,179.20 - $124,779.20

Education:

Bachelor's Degree | Physical Therapy | Required

Master's Degree | Physical Therapy | Not Required

Certifications:

DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR