Physical Therapist Assistant — Restore Function in Corrections

VitalCore Health Strategies; Parchman (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Dental

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. The role focuses on implementing components of patient care to restore function and alleviate pain under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The ideal candidate holds an associate PTA degree, an active Mississippi PTA license, and is comfortable working in a correctional setting with behaviorally impaired patients, while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered Mississippi PTA license.
• Subject to security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement components of patient care to restore function and alleviate pain.
• Collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary.
• Provide routine care for behaviorally impaired patients under supervision of nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Mississippi PTA license

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. The role focuses on implementing components of patient care to restore function and alleviate pain under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The ideal candidate holds an associate PTA degree, an active Mississippi PTA license, and is comfortable working in a correctional setting with behaviorally impaired patients, while maintaining professional