CONTRACT PHYSICAL THERAPIST WORK LOCATION: PAY: Community Homes in Poplarville, Biloxi, Gautier, Wiggins $65 per hour SCHEDULE/SHIFTS: Sunday - Saturday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Up to 20 hours per month CONTRACT TERM: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment programming for persons served per FNP and/or physician order: Preserve and improve abilities for function such as range of motion strength tolerance coordination and activities of daily living· prevent insofar as possible irreducible or progressive disabilities through means such as the use of orthotic and presthetic devices, positioning and sensory stimulation; Work closely with staff physicians and other medical specialists· Evaluate periodically the treatment training process and will use the treatment training process as the basis for continuation or change in the person served program where deemed appropriate by the Physical Therapist in conjunction with each Habilitation Team; Provide in-service training on topics mutually agreed upon; Perform other duties as deemed appropriate for a Physical Therapist; Services provided by the Physcial Therapist must meet or exceed the professional standards established by the applicable governing authority for a specialist in his/her occupation. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy. Applicant must be certified by the National Board of Certification and licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Health. Must have a valid MS driver’s license, or license from a contiguous state, and have personal vehicle insurance in order to drive a State vehicle. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Completed Contract Application Packets can be hand delivered to the Human Resource Department at 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560 or emailed to Human.Resources@smrc.ms.gov. All documentation verifying education and licensure MUST be submitted at the time of application. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT: The contract may be renewed at the discretion of Ellisville State School at South Mississippi Regional Center for a period of two (2) successive one-year periods under the same prices, terms, and conditions as in the original contract. The total number of renewal years permitted shall not exceed two (2). For more information, call 228.868.2923. Applications can be found at https://www.smrc.ms.gov. South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to comply with EEOC regulations and promote inclusivity. R

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