Therapist-Physical Lead

Baptist • Southaven, MS

1d

About The Position

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to
promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a
written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and
communicates findings and progress according to professional
licensure/certification, scope of practice, and departmental policies and
procedures.

In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Lead Physical Therapist
provides frontline clinical and operational leadership support to the Physical
Therapy team. Assists the Rehab Manager with workflow coordination, scheduling
support, onboarding activities, and departmental communication. Serves as a
clinical resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and
management staff while maintaining a patient care caseload. Performs other
duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years clinical experience or advanced training/certification in area of primary assignment
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Basic computer literacy
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Mississippi
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as clinical instructor, preceptor, or informal team lead
• Acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Epic and ShiftWizard experience

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on the plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning including patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Documents interventions and care in the patient medical record.
• Contributes to development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Provides day-to-day clinical leadership support to Physical Therapy staff.
• Assists Rehab Manager with therapist scheduling support and schedule maintenance.
• Proactively identifies staffing or coverage gaps and communicates needs.
• Participates in interviews for new hires as requested.
• Coordinates onboarding schedules and tracks competency completion.
• Supports orientation and training of new team members.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to PT staff.
• Promotes effective communication between frontline therapists and leadership.
• Assists with monitoring compliance items (licensure, competencies, employee files).
• Supports departmental quality, productivity, and patient experience initiatives.
• Maintains expected productivity standards while performing lead duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees