Physical Therapist; PT

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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.

• Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
• Evaluate patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Ensure patient observation 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.
• Participate in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
• Notify 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.
• Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license.
• CPR/BLS Certified.
• 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.

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

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.

$5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Hourly Wage: $46–$48