Physical Therapy Assistant

POSITION : Physical Therapy Assistant

SCHEDULE : Part-Time / 20 hours a week

FACILITY : Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

LOCATION : Rushville, IL

Pay : $30.00 to $34.00

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for provision and documentation of individual physical therapy treatment as outlined by the evaluating physical therapist. Deviation from original treatment plans can only be done after consulting the physical therapist.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide treatments and procedures defined by the physical therapist and within his / her education and demonstrated competencies.

Document offender encounters, offender response, effectiveness, complications and progress

Document and maintain appropriate in-house documentation requirements

Ensure cleanliness and order of the physical therapy room. Communicate to supervisor equipment in need of repair and supplies needed, as well as deficiencies within the unit.

Respect dignity and confidentially of offenders.

Assist physical therapist, physician and nursing staff as assigned.

Maintain confidentiality of inmate records.

Approach changes in a positive manner. Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director

Accept constructive criticism in stressful situations.

Upon receiving the necessary training and / or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.

Conform to Wexford Health Sources, Inc. and facility regulations as appropriate, to include but not limited to :

Dress Code

Schedule / time sheets

Safety and security regulations

Procedures for sick leave / vacation time / education seminars

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

TRAVEL : Minimal travel required.

LICENSING : Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant

CERTIFICATION : Current CPR certification-Accepted :

American Red Cross

American Heart Association

American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION : Graduate from an certified physical therapy assistant program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Two (2) year post degree clinical experience

Correctional experience

EOE / M / F / D / V

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