Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi. The role implements components of patient care to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent and treat disabilities. The assistant obtains data related to treatment, collaborates with the physical therapist to modify care as needed, and provides routine care to behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Applicants must be certified as a PTA and meet the stated education, licensure, and security-clearance requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a certified Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Associate degree in physical therapy, evidenced by a college diploma from an accredited PTA program.
- Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Mississippi.
- Must meet initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards of practice and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Responsibilities
- Implement components of patient care to restore patient function, alleviate pain, and prevent and treat disabilities.
- Obtain data related to treatment provided.
- Collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary.
- Provide routine care for behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
- Identify learning needs and teach patients and staff.
- Identify and implement components of the physical therapy process under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Communicate and collaborate with a variety of team members and individuals.
- Apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Use computer and software applications relevant to job functions.
Benefits
- Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401(k) with plan matching
- Paid time off
- Annual incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
