Job Description
*Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECTION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*
Indian Creek Correctional Center, 801 Sanderson Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
*Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!*
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT.
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.
*LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY*
The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the Physical Therapist in providing Physical Therapy services to patients in a correctional environment 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.
*GENEROUS 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
*LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
* 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.
*LICENSED 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 Therapy Assistant in the state of Virginia.
* Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Application Question(s):
* Have you previously been employed by VitalCore Health Strategies or Clinical Growth Strategies?
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, New year, Shift work, Day shift,