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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Mississippi Sports Medicine
Jackson, MS, United States
Full-time

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK :

Mississippi Sports Medicine is looking to hire a superb Physical Therapist to join our team! The chosen candidate will provide exceptional rehabilitating treatment and compassionate care.

This is a full-time position located at our Jackson, MS, Therapy Center.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Bachelors, Masters, or DPT Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience :

One (1) year experience in physical therapy, preferred. Newly graduated Physical Therapists will be considered.

Certification / License Requirements :

Must possess a current or pending valid State of Mississippi Physical Therapist license and current CPR certification.

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Documentation Required :

Applicant must provide a copy of valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Mississippi and a current copy of CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Additional essential functions may be identified and included as needed. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Conducts patient physical therapy as prescribed by physicians
  • Evaluates and assesses patient physical therapy progress and reports to physicians
  • Provides equipment and / or supplies as prescribed, ensuring proper fit and providing adequate instruction
  • Provides patient and family education for continued home exercise programs
  • Records appropriate clinical notes and maintains patient records

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Moderate Work : Requires substantial amount of time standing and walking. May frequently exert for equivalent to lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and / or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 70 pounds.

Vision : Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Speaking / Hearing : Must possess the ability to give and receive information through speaking and hearing skills.

Motor Coordination : While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools and / or controls / and stoop, knee, crouch, or bend.

The incumbent is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit.

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