What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS!
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 Therapist Assistant Benefits Package
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.
Physical Therapist Assistant Minimum Requirements
Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, physical therapist assistant #INDMS
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS!
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 Therapist 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
- Medical
- Dental
- 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.
Physical Therapist 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 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
- Strong customer service
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions
Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, physical therapist assistant #INDMS
