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 including: 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
• Assists in arrangement 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

• Ability to work within a correctional facility environment

Skills

• Therapeutic exercise
• Manual therapy
• Functional training
• Mechanical modalities

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

Schedule

• Varies based on facility needs

Contact Information

VitalCore Health Strategies, Inc. | 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA | Phone: 555-1234 | Email: careers@vitalcorehealth.com