Physical Therapist OR Occupational Therapist (Outpatient Rehab)

Organizes and conducts therapy services to patients. Facilitates program development. Assists with professional growth of staff therapist, techs/aides and students. Reports to Clinical Coordinator.

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 
• Performs duties of a Occupational/Physical therapist as required, including full patient load. 
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and professional affiliations. 
• Serves as a Clinical Instructor for Occupational/Physical therapy/Therapy Assistant Students under the leadership of the CCCE. 
• Conducts internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on Physical/Occupational therapy techniques and objectives. 
• Serves as a resource to the nursing community and other disciplines.
•  Assist in the development of quality Occupational/Physical therapy programs. 
• Coordinates special projects/assignments that contribute to the department goals and professional growth of the department. 
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. 
• Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians and Aides appropriately Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education: Graduate of an approved professional program in Physical Therapy.

Experience: Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist in an appropriate area of practice.

Special Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.

License/ Cert.: Registration and current licensure in Mississippi.