Physical Therapist (PT

Job Description

Start A New Career with Vital Core Health Strategies! Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has a Part‑Time opening for a Physical Therapist at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare? At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

The Physical Therapist (PT) assists patients (inmates) who have lost motor function due to injury, illness, or disability and creates a rehabilitation plan. The PT works under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and is an integral part of the medical team at their facility.

• Work within a correctional facility.
• Document encounters in the patient's medical record as assigned.
• Ensure Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order.
• Ensure all documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
• Observe patients for therapy evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and provide treatment.
• Analyze treatment plans utilizing various techniques which may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and mechanical modalities.
• Document pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for treatment.
• Utilize available in‑house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off‑site referral.
• Provide treatment of disability, injury, and disease by use of different mechanisms.
• Demonstrate proper technique of patient management according to established policy and licensure requirements.
• Support standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource to other professional or non‑professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
• Attend medical staff meetings as required; provide monthly in‑service education of staff as requested.
• Participate in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
• Notify the Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
• Assist in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

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
• EEO

Vital Core 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.