Physical Therapist

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats incarcerated patients who have lost function due to injury, illness, or disability as part of an interdisciplinary team. The patient population is diverse and often medically complex, which keeps every day unique with engaging challenges. Staff physical therapists within the prisons work directly 1:1 with patients and create and execute plans of care based on their expert clinical judgement. While quality documentation is expected to ensure a high standard of care, this setting is unique in that justification of services to insurance companies is not needed, allowing PTs to focus their time on giving the best care possible.

Essential Functions

• Documents encounters in patient's medical record as assigned.
• Ensures Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order.
• Ensures all documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
• Ensures patient observation for therapy evaluations, formulates treatment plans, and provides treatment.
• Analyzes treatment plans utilizing various techniques which may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and mechanical modalities.
• Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for treatment.
• Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provides treatment of disability, injury, and disease by use of different mechanisms.
• Demonstrates proper technique of patient management according to established policy and licensure requirements.
• Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
• Attends medical staff meetings as required.
• Provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
• Participates in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
• Notifies Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
• Affords assistance in arranging for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a current, unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the practicing state and maintain knowledge of licensure laws/regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 Statement

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.