Physical Therapy Assistant
VitalCore Health Strategies•Jackson, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, MI. VitalCore prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to providing quality services. The company promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of staff hard work and dedication.
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 Michigan.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
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 a 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
