Physical Therapist
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

S**upervisory:**

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