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Ellisville State School, a Mississippi state-operated regional program under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health's Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is requesting applications for a licensed Physical Therapist to provide services to the South Mississippi Regional Center (SMRC) community homes program, with applications due September 9, 2026.

The contractor must hold a master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. Prior to contact with persons-served, the contractor must pass a mandatory state criminal background check under Mississippi Code 43-11-13 (2025) and attend mandatory orientation training; background checks must be repeated every two years.

Scope includes physical therapy evaluations and treatment programs for persons-served with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in SMRC community homes, with deliverables encompassing preservation and improvement of functional abilities such as range of motion, strength, and coordination; prevention of progressive disabilities through orthotic and prosthetic devices and positioning; collaboration with staff physicians; periodic evaluations of treatment progress; and in-service training on agreed-upon topics. The contractor reports directly to the Director of Nursing–SMRC and must travel to all community homes associated with SMRC to deliver services meeting or exceeding professional standards established by the applicable physical therapy profession governing authority.

The compensation rate is $65.00 per hour for up to 28 hours per week, including travel time. The contract term begins November 5, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027, with the option for four successive one-year renewals under identical terms and conditions. Applications must be submitted electronically to armendia.pierce@ess.ms.gov or by hand delivery to 1101 Highway 11 South, Ellisville, MS 39437.