Physical Therapist (PT)

About the role

VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, seeks a Physical Therapist at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Ensures patient observation for therapy evaluations, formulates treatment plans, and provides treatment
• Analyzes treatment plans utilizing various techniques such as 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
• 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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Mississippi 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

Qualifications

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Skills

• Ability to work within a correctional facility setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and mechanical modalities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and supervisory abilities

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

Pay

• Competitive wages
• Annual incentive payment

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the correctional facility

Company Information

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.