Physical Therapist Assistant

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Full Time Parchman, MS, US

18 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Join the Vital Core Team in Mississippi!
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Vital Core Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS! Must be a certified PTA.

At Vital Core 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 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.

• 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
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

The Physical Therapist Assistant implement components of patient care including restoring patient’s function, alleviating pain, and preventing and treating disabilities, obtain data related to the treatment provided, collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary, and provides routine care for behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

• 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 Mississippi
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

• Ability to project a professional image
• Knowledge of regulatory standards of practice and compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and staff
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of team members and individuals
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions

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.