Physical Therapist-Acute Care-Full Time

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047380 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Acute Care Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Physical Therapist-Acute Care-Full Time Job Summary: Provide physical therapy services to individuals who have impairments, functional limitations, or changes in physical function and health status, resulting from injury, disease, or other causes with the goal of improving functional outcomes. Provide education to other medical professionals and provide prevention and wellness services including screenings and health promotions. Education & Experience Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: M ust have temporary or permanent Mississippi Physical Therapist Licens e prior to start or no later than 3 business days after start for new graduates. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and/or kinesiology. Skill in performing manual physical therapy treatment programs. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to instruct and motivate patients. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients. Responsibilities Synthesize complex medical data and utilize results to administer appropriate tests and examination of patients physical and cognitive status Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning to develop comprehensive plan of care. Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family as related to the patient's age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and defined discharge plan. Clinical practice reflects critical thinking skills, communication skills and safe clinical practice. Utilize appropriate methods, materials, and treatment techniques for effective learning. Monitor response to education and adapt program appropriately. Ensure that patient/family verbalizes and/or demonstrates the understanding of the education/information provided. Reassess patient status and revise intervention and goals as appropriate. Discharge patient when goals have been met or when medical necessity in no longer indicated. Ensure that patient care documentation, is timely, legible and efficient. Demonstrate concise and pertinent documentation that meets the profession's and department's documentation standards. Provide clear, concise and pertinent oral reports. Utilize sound clinical judgement to assess/recommend appropriate assistive device, prosthetic, and/or orthotic, in order to improve patient's functional status. Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and other medical staff. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other members of the health care team regarding the patient's treatment program. Consistently meet patient care productivity standards as established for job classification. Work cooperatively with supervisor and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 12/5/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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