Physical Therapist — Clinical Leader & Mentor

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Supervisory Physical Therapist to lead a rehab team. You will supervise PTAs and technicians, evaluate patient treatment plans, and ensure timely and compliant documentation.

You will manage budgets for equipment, mentor staff, and provide continuing education while maintaining clinical excellence. The role may involve cross-covering other rehab areas as needed within your competencies.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience leading PTAs/technicians.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients.
• Maintains competency in evaluation skills and common modalities.

Responsibilities

• Delegate authority to PTAs and technicians.
• Maintain department productivity to target levels.
• Evaluate and establish treatment plans for referred patients.
• Maintain competency in modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise).
• Attend and provide continuing education in-servicing.
• Mentor new employees or volunteers; train as clinical instructor after one year.
• Complete documentation per regulations in a timely manner.
• Possibly cover other rehab areas as needed within competencies.
• Budget management for equipment and supplies; ensure timeliness of charges.

Skills

Supervisory

Clinical evaluation

Mentorship

Documentation

Tools

EMR documentation systems

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Supervisory Physical Therapist to lead a rehab team. You will supervise PTAs and technicians, evaluate patient treatment plans, and ensure timely and compliant documentation.

You will manage budgets for equipment, mentor staff, and provide continuing education while maintaining clinical excellence. The role may involve cross-covering other rehab areas as needed within your competencies.