Physical Therapist Jobs

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position provides evaluation and treatment for habilitation and rehabilitation for University of Mississippi students and employees as a result of disease, injury, or loss of body part. The incumbent develops and evaluates treatment plans for student athletes. This position provides physical therapy through the Student Health Center and Athletic Department.

Examples of Work Performed

• Develops and utilizes safety precautions for the patient, care giver, and support personnel.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests to evaluate patient needs.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
• Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or carry out therapeutic exercises.
• Develops and evaluates treatment plans for student athletes.
• Develops and implements physical therapy program for patients using therapeutic or rehabilitative exercises, modalities, gait training, etc. Provides direct, age appropriate care for patients undergoing treatment.
• Participates in discharge planning; develops and explains written home program; follow-up appointments; ongoing treatment plans when treatment goals have not been met.
• Conducts and/or participates in training medical, nursing, Athletic Trainers, and other health related personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Evaluates patient needs and develops physical therapy programs for habilitation and rehabilitation.
• Develops treatment programs for student athletes.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or University.
AND
Licensure:
Must be licensed or eligible to receive a license by the State of Mississippi to practice Physical Therapy.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

EEO Statement

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.