Physical Therapy Assistant

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Qualifications
Physical Therapy 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 Delaware
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements
Benefits
Physical Therapy 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 Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the Physical Therapist in providing Physical Therapy services to inmates in the corrections setting
Implementing the exercise program outlined by the Physical Therapist, progression of exercise using available equipment, use of modalities, use of manual techniques where needed, and functional activities
Relating treatment to documented goals
Assessing the patient response to treatment and adjusting exercises and other treatments accordingly
Identifying any change in patient condition and notifying the Physical Therapist of need for reassessment, if not time for regular reassessment
Keep track of visits and notify Physical Therapist when reassessment and/or supervision is due
Documenting treatments and patient response thoroughly
Maintaining professional relationship with other staff members and maintain a positive work atmosphere through communicating in a professional manner
Maintaining a tidy, clean work area
Obeying all security rules for medical personnel in corrections setting as outlined in DOC policies
Job description
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant at Massachusetts Correctional Institute -Framingham in Framingham, MA.

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 Therapy 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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Physical Therapy Assistant Essential Functions
• The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the Physical Therapist in providing Physical Therapy services to inmates in the corrections setting.
• Implementing the exercise program outlined by the Physical Therapist, progression of exercise using available equipment, use of modalities, use of manual techniques where needed, and functional activities.
• Relating treatment to documented goals.
• Assessing the patient response to treatment and adjusting exercises and other treatments accordingly.
• Identifying any change in patient condition and notifying the Physical Therapist of need for reassessment, if not time for regular reassessment. Keep track of visits and notify Physical Therapist when reassessment and/or supervision is due.
• Documenting treatments and patient response thoroughly
• Maintaining professional relationship with other staff members and maintain a positive work atmosphere through communicating in a professional manner.
• Maintaining a tidy, clean work area.
• Obeying all security rules for medical personnel in corrections setting as outlined in DOC policies.

Physical Therapy 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 Delaware
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

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.

Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, physical therapist assistant

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Full-time, 40 hrs/wk

PI245106144

United States
Massachusetts
Framingham Show on map Get directions