Physical Therapy Assistant

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

About this position

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, MI.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• 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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the Physical Therapist in providing Physical Therapy services to inmates in the corrections setting.
• Implementing 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.
• Relating treatment to documented goals.
• Assessing the patient response to treatment and adjusting exercises and other treatments accordingly.
• Identifying any change in patient condition and notifying 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.
• Documenting treatments and patient response thoroughly
• Maintaining professional relationship with other staff members and maintain a positive work atmosphere through communicating in a professional manner.
• Maintaining a tidy, clean work area.
• Obeying all security rules for medical personnel in corrections setting as outlined in DOC policies.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT MINIMUM 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.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which 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.

Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, physical therapist assistant

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