Physical Therapist FT, PT, PRN or contract work available - ref. d75184023
Overview:
NaphCare is hiring a Physical Therapist FT, PT, PRN or contract work available just like you to join our team at the Wyoming Department of Corrections - Medium Correctional Facility located in Torrington, WY.
NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.
NaphCare Full Time Benefits:
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for Physical Therapist:
- Work cohesively with the HSA, DON and RN(s) in the coordination of the physical therapy delivery system, as well as other functions within the facility
- Use all functions and applications of TechCareTM relevant to the position with no supervision, and assist with staff training as requested
- Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
- Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria
- Provide physical therapy treatments and procedures
- Development of treatment plans
- Document progress of all treatment rendered
- Prepare all treatment areas and equipment for use
- Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities
- Confer with healthcare staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment
- Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and modality treatments, as required
- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress, and report
- Measure patients’ range of motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of treatment or for patient evaluations
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Fit and train patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches
- Assist with transport of patients to and from the treatment area
- Clean and check work area and equipment after each treatment
- Assist patients with hygiene and daily living activities as needed
Qualifications:
Qualifications for Physical Therapist:
- Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in WY
- A valid CPR card
We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.
*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran