Physical Therapist

VitalCore Health Strategies • Per Diem / PRN • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States • max $53 / hour • 1w ago

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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Per Diem Physical Therapist at MCI-Norfolk in Norfolk, MA.This position will require travel to various correctional facilities in the Southern Region (Norfolk, Bridgewater, and Roslindale, MA).

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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 and travel to multiple facilities
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 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.
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.
Assists in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

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

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE: (for eligible positions only)

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

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 Therapist, PT, pt

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