Job Board

APTA-Mississippi is pleased to offer a job board for physical therapy practices searching for providers, and for providers searching for job opportunities. The following list are job opportunities open in Mississippi at this time:

Director, Physical Therapy

Job Summary

The Program Director is responsible for the vision, leadership, and administration of the educational, research, and service aspects of the Physical Therapy program, including evaluation and development of faculty and staff, fiscal planning, and strategic planning and goal setting for the program in congruence with the strategic plans of the College of Health Sciences, and the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

Maintain compliance with all CAPTE program standards, reporting requirements, fee payments, and public notices of accreditation status as required.
Oversee daily operations of the physical therapy program, including faculty teaching loads and class schedules.
Recruitment of qualified PT faculty
Maintaining qualified faculty through promotion of excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, service, and leadership in collaboration with university leadership
Supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of DPT Program faculty
Oversee the development and implementation of an annual student recruitment plan.
Oversee student admission, remediation, and progression.
Maintain open communication within the organizational structure.
Promote alumni engagement.
Managing DPT Program budget per the university process.
Engage in grant writing as needed.
Prepare program reports as required in a timely manner.
Provide oversight for development and maintenance of clinical partnerships.
Teaching within the DPT Program to meet contractual requirements.
Ongoing strategic and long-term program planning for the PT department
Oversee assessment, evaluation, and revision of current DPT program to maintain currency with professional practice and educational standards.
Monitor national and regional trends in physical therapy education and recommend the development of new programs and tracks aligning with industry standards.
Serving as a professional and academic role model for students, faculty, and staff
Participation on University committees as assigned.
Participation in university events
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Earned terminal doctorate degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) or qualify for CAPTE exception
Unencumbered license as physical therapist in Mississippi
Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
Experience in contemporary clinical practice

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Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director – MDCC

At Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful Health Science (PTA) Program Director will be an equity-minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners who support the institution’s mission.

Responsibilities of the program director include organization, administration, periodic review, planning, curriculum development, evaluation, and general effectiveness of the PTA program. Responsibilities also include teaching, counseling, selection, orientation, and supervision of faculty, scheduling of classes, preparing and administering the program budget, and long-range planning. The program director assures effective program operations, oversees ongoing program assessment, participates in budget planning, maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development, and assumes the leadership role in the continued development and accreditation of the program. The program director is accountable to the Dean of Health Sciences for fulfilling the position responsibilities.

This position requires teaching program specific courses. As needed, the program director may be assigned to teach in other qualified areas of instruction. The director will also be expected to participate in all normal faculty duties, including summer program, and student advising.

More specifically, the PTA Program Director is responsible for but not limited to the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the function of the Health Science program to ensure the program complies with the college and division’s mission and policies o Establish and maintain a long-term vision for the program

o Maintain quality assurance to remain compliant with required agencies

o Coordinate the annual evaluation of program assessment of institutional effectiveness for the purpose of program improvement and prepares review reports as required by agencies and college policy (Annual Effectiveness Plan)

o Provide department leadership through excellent communication, within the department, other Health Science departments, Academic departments, and Administration

o Create and maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning; monitors student progression and concerns  Manage student concerns related to faculty and department

o Coordinate program activities and delegate responsibilities to faculty as appropriate

o Create, review, and maintain program handbook and policies

o Recruit and maintain members of the program Advisory Committee from the community  Committee must meet at least once per semester

o Facilitate program and advisory meetings

o Ensure all college reports and requested information are submitted promptly and accurately

• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for the selection, admission, promotion, and graduation of students

• Develop and maintain student advising activities o Coordinate department participation in “Orientation Day”

o Coordinate department participation in Health Science orientation workshops

o Coordinate with faculty regarding advising needs of program and Health Science students

• Coordinate hiring, supervision, and evaluation of full-time and part-time program faculty o Recruit, review credentials, and recommend part-time and full-time faculty to be hired

o Serve on interview committees for faculty and staff employment

o Arrange in coordination with the Dean of Health Sciences, for classes to be covered when an instructor is absent and report absences to the Dean of Health Sciences

o Facilitate and coordinate faculty activities related to academic policies, faculty development, faculty evaluation and planning, faculty assessment, and program accreditation  Manage department faculty/personnel issues, adhering to college policy and expectations

 Promote teaching excellence, professional development, and service to the college and community, keeping updated on standards and college policies

• Develop and maintain program curriculum to meet state, regional, national, and local health care needs o Maintain relationships with administrative authorities and other academic and support units for program planning and development

o Coordinate development and review of curriculum with members of the department  Work with members of the departments to develop a teaching schedule that considers faculty and student needs. Develop schedule for courses for the semester/year in a timely manner. Prepare and update semester/annual class schedule.

 Oversee the development and evaluate syllabus for each course in the program in cooperation with the program faculty

• Serve as contact person/coordinator for the program with regard to state, professional, and accrediting agencies, the community, and other external contacts o Maintain program in good standing with accrediting agencies  Regularly assess programs, course, and student outcomes

 Serve as liaison to the MS Community College Board regarding the program’s continuing compliance. Complete annual reporting requirements for the program

 Work with the Dean of Health Sciences as liaison to the State and/or National accrediting agency for continuing compliance, completion of annual reporting requirements, and accreditation. • Direct program’s self-study process for continuing approval and coordinate accreditation visit.

o Represent the program at local, state, and national level, and collaborate with community partners  Maintain ongoing, meaningful, and regular connections with advisory committees and the industries served by the program

• Prepare, maintain, review program budget with input from faculty, and administer the budget with approval of the Dean of Health Sciences

o Process all requisitions for equipment and supplies for program

o Maintain inventory records for program

• Approves payroll work for faculty and staff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)

• Work effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication

• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions

• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility

• Dress appropriately

• Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

The program director is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who demonstrates an understanding of education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in PTA education. These qualifications include all of the following:

• hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license in the state of Mississippi;

• hold a minimum of a master’s degree;

• have a minimum of five years’ (or equivalent), full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience;

• have didactic and/or clinical teaching experience;

• have experience in administration/management; and have experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment, including the equivalent of nine credits of coursework in educational foundations.

• evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours (9 college credit hours) of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants should submit all of the following in order for their application to be considered for employment:

1. MDCC Employment Application Form

2. Unofficial College Transcript(s)

3. Current Resume

4. Valid Driver’s License

5. Authority to Release Information Form/ Consent Form

The MDCC Employment Application can be found on the MDCC Human Resources website, https://msdelta.formstack.com/forms/applicationforemployment 

Physical Therapist – Gulf Coast

Added January 2025

The physical therapist at Neolife Physical Therapy is responsible for directing patient care along the care continuum. This involves the direct delivery of care as well as oversight of support staff to ensure an exceptional patient experience and outcome. This is a fast-paced, high expectation environment and the successful candidate will thrive in this setting, bringing a strong passion for excellence and a desire to advance the health and well-being of others. Attributes we are seeking include a strong work ethic, an outward mindset towards the needs of others, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The position reports directly to the clinical manager.

Functions as a cooperative, active member of the health care team.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and physician related information.
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences.
Maintains safety and infection control standards: recognizes and reports inferior patient care and or safety hazards.
Evaluates patients per physician order and administers appropriate treatments and modalities.
Communicates with referring physicians.
Maintains appropriate records.
Interprets and reports results to treatments.
Functions as active director as needed.
Assigns and supervises appropriate tasks to all support staff.
Participates in the development and implementation of programs and services.
Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for physical therapy.
Responsible for timely completion and submission of all reports pertaining to evaluation and discharge. Ensure timely communication to all referral sources regarding their respective patients.
Practice Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy in this manual.
Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department.
To respect and understand the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills dealing with a diverse range of people.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients.
Ability to act with integrity regarding all matters of confidentiality.
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in solving problems.
Practice Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Standards.

Education and Experience:

Doctor’s or Master’s degree in physical therapy required
Licensed or eligible for State of MS PT license
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Efficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Work Environment:

Works within an outpatient physical therapy clinic and performs these essential job functions in addition to managing their current caseload of patients.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position is subject to lifting objects over 50 pounds infrequently.

Physical Therapist Assistant – Gulf Coast

Added January 2025

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an important position for Neolife Physical Therapy and Wellness and the primary purpose of his/her role is to assist the Physical Therapist with professional physical therapy work and caseload management. Direct supervision by the therapist is required at all times and only those procedures and tasks deemed appropriate will be delegated to you by the therapist.

Patient Related Procedures

Review patient evaluation, discuss plan of care and any precautions/contraindications with supervising PT.
Administer and properly educate patients with active and passive exercises, soft tissue mobilizations, modalities such as ultrasound, thermal and cold treatments, if appropriate and included in the plan of care for the patient. Be aware of any precautions and contraindications before treatment.
Observe patients correcting compensations, compile and evaluate data of a patient’s physical condition and progress to develop an information base for use in treatment planning and assisting in conducting visual study, taking vital signs, using ambulation aids and measuring range of motion, length and girth of body parts.
Fit, adjust and train patients and families in use and care of braces, splints and other ambulatory devices to support and improve physical skills by manually altering the equipment for individual comfort and need, adding weight, building additional supports and reshaping devices directed by a physical therapist.
Render procedures that are delegated to you by the therapist that you feel confident performing. If any time you feel uncomfortable rendering a procedure, notify the physical therapist quietly.
Perform procedures with a pain-free realm and make sure to properly position the patient.
Notify the therapist immediately of any significant change in patient’s pain or functional status.
Notify the therapist immediately if you are uncomfortable performing a procedure at any time.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification:
Current state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in MS
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

Experience in a physical therapy setting preferred
Familiarity with physical therapy principles, standards, and practices

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices
Ability to lift, transfer, and position patients as needed

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at NeoLife Physical Therapy, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients recover and regain movement. If you’re passionate about physical therapy and patient care, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you.

Physical Therapist Assistant – Pontotoc

Added December, 2024

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
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Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.
Maintains productivity level at department target
Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
Maintains productivity level at department target
Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
Must have at least an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Must hold a current state License based on facility location
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

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Physical Therapist – Tupelo

Added December, 2024

Supervisory:

Delegates authority to PTA’s and Technicians
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, 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
Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
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

Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
Physical Therapist

Education
You must have the following education to apply:
Bachelors of Physcial Therapy

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