Corrections PTA — Impactful Rehab Role

VitalCore Health Strategies; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, MI. The PTA will support the Physical Therapist with therapy services for inmates, implement exercise programs, and monitor patient progress in a correctional setting.

The role requires an associate degree in PTA and an active PTA license, with security clearance considerations. The organization emphasizes a respectful, positive work environment and offers a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA program.
• Current PTA license in the United States.
• Subject to security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in providing PT services to inmates in correctional setting.
• Implement the prescribed exercise program and progression.
• Relate treatment to documented goals and track patient progress.
• Assess and adjust exercises based on patient response.
• Notify PT when reassessment is due and document treatments.
• Maintain professional relations and a tidy work area.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Patient care

Education

Associate degree PTA

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, MI. The PTA will support the Physical Therapist with therapy services for inmates, implement exercise programs, and monitor patient progress in a correctional setting.

The role requires an associate degree in PTA and an active PTA license, with security clearance considerations. The organization emphasizes a respectful, positive work environment and offers a comprehensive