SUMMARY
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POSITION: Physical Therapy Assistant
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 8a-4p, weekends off
FACILITY: Graham Correctional Center
LOCATION: Hillsboro, IL
PAY: Starting at $30 per hour
UNION BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 8a-4p, weekends off
FACILITY: Graham Correctional Center
LOCATION: Hillsboro, IL
PAY: Starting at $30 per hour
UNION BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual increase
- 40 Paid Days off Per Year
- Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
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.
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:
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:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) year post degree clinical experience
- Correctional experience
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