Physical Therapist, Full-Time Weekend

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

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time weekend shift in Tupelo, MS. The role focuses on evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, and maintaining productivity within the department. You will mentor new staff and may serve as a clinical instructor after one year of experience.

CPR certification and a Mississippi PT license are required. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based therapy, applying modalities, and documenting care in a

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Mississippi license to practice physical therapy required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for referred patients.
• Maintains department productivity targets.
• Mentors new employees and volunteers; may serve as clinical instructor after one year.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Gait training

Therapeutic modalities

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Mississippi Physical Therapy License

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist, Full-Time Weekend | North Mississippi Health Services | Tupelo, MS | Full Time, Day shift

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.

Supervisory

• Delegates authority to PTA's and Technicians

Clinical

• Maintains productivity level at department target


• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Physical Therapy


• Remains competent in the following areas: Evaluation skills, Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Whirlpool, Wheelchair transfers


• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing


• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers


• Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician


• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner


• To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits and scope of your clinical competencies

Budget

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies


• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Requirements

• Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy


• Must hold a current Mississippi License


• Must certify in CPR


• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics