Therapy Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford seeks a Therapy Team Lead (Supervisory Physical Therapist) to supervise therapy staff and develop treatment plans for patients in acute and long-term care. This is a full-time, on-site position in 36 - Lafayette County, MS.

The ideal candidate holds state licensure and 4–6 years of experience; the role includes screening, assessment, program planning, and staff coaching with a salary range of $74,308.36–$81,739.19 annually.

Qualifications

• Compassion and patience are essential for patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Flexible, detail oriented and able to solve problems effectively.
• Professional demeanor and committed to quality therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee screening, assessment, treatment and documentation for therapy patients.
• Direct program planning and supervise therapy staff and activities.
• Assist in hiring, training, and performance review; guide discipline as needed.
• May serve as Therapy Director over multiple therapy disciplines.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Professionalism

Passion

Job description

Therapy Team Lead in 36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$74,308.36 - $81,739.19 Annually

Location

36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9246-0385-20261029LAF

0385 - MH-NORTH MS REGIONAL CENTER

Opening Date

10/29/2026

11/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$74,308.36

$81,739.19

About the Agency

The North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford has provided comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1973. The Center is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and is certified for Medicaid participation.The North Mississippi Regional Center's service area includes the northern 32 counties of Mississippi. The main campus is located in Oxford, where residential and active treatment services are provided by qualified staff from a variety of disciplines. Individuals are served through the Center's other ICF/IID community homes across north Mississippi. NMRC further assists over 1,000 people through other community services and supports. These services include Support Coordination for the ID/DD Waiver and Targeted Case Management for the Community Support Program. Additional NMRC Community Services are the Community Enrichment Programs (CEPS) and the Technology Assistive Device (TAD) Center. The NMRC Diagnostic Services Department is another NMRC community program that provides assessments and evaluations by qualified staff members in a clinical setting for determining eligibility for NMRC ICF/IID level of care, ID/DD Waiver or 1915i program.Dr. Larry Grantham served as the first Director of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 1972 until 1975. Dr. Randy Hendrix served from 1975 until October 1986, when he was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health - a post he held until his retirement in 2007. Dr. Carole Haney was the third Director of the facility, serving from 1986 until her retirement in June 2007, and Dr. Sandy Rogers served from 2007 until 2011. Dr. Edith M. Hayles was appointed as the current Director on October 1, 2011.The North Mississippi Regional Center is one of the programs operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, offering a continuum of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The current Executive Director of Mental Health is Ms. Wendy D. Bailey, and the Deputy Executive Director of State Operated Programs is Mr. Craig Kittrell.Contact Information: Jacova Jenkins, HR Manager, [e-mail]

Supervisory Physical Therapist accountable for treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to help these patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Acts with independence in directing screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation for acute and long- term care patients to enable them to improve their optimal functional abilities. Applies clinical reasoning in developing Physical Therapy plans and programs. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. May serve as Therapy Director over multiple disciplines of therapy.

What you'll need to be Successful

The individual must possess compassion, patience, good communication skills, flexibility, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, professionalism, and passion are all essential traits that a physical therapist needs to have to provide their patients with the best possible care.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires state licensure in their respective discipline and 4-6 years of experience.

Address

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201