Physical Therapist (PT)

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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Physical Therapist at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi!

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring dedicate, compassionate individuals 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.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) assists patients (inmates) who have lost motor function due to injury, illness, or disability and create 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.

• Esential functions
• Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
• 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 technique 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.
• Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• 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.