Physical Therapy Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies•Jackson, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, MI. At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff. We are people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Requirements

Associate degree in physical therapy as evidence by college diploma from an accredited PTA program
Current, unencumbered, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Delaware
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, physical therapist assistant

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist in providing Physical Therapy services to inmates in the corrections setting.
Implement the exercise program outlined by the Physical Therapist, progression of exercise using available equipment, use of modalities, use of manual techniques where needed, and functional activities.
Relate treatment to documented goals.
Assess patient response to treatment and adjust exercises and other treatments accordingly.
Identify any change in patient condition and notify the Physical Therapist of need for reassessment, if not time for regular reassessment. Keep track of visits and notify Physical Therapist when reassessment and/or supervision is due.
Document treatments and patient response thoroughly.
Maintain professional relationship with other staff members and maintain a positive work atmosphere through communicating in a professional manner.
Maintain a tidy, clean work area.
Obey all security rules for medical personnel in corrections setting as outlined in DOC policies.

Benefits

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus