Acute Care Occupational Therapist at Northside Gwinnett in Lawrenceville

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Lawrenceville, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide acute care services at Northside Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The role is suited to an occupational therapist passionate about acute care, particularly neuro or orthopedic trauma. Experience in acute critical care is beneficial but not required. The therapist will mobilize patients in the ICU and progressive care units, including patients with multiple lines and critical medical conditions, and will address complex orthopedic injuries, mobilization, discharge needs, and therapeutic progression. New graduates are welcome and can receive clinical education and mentorship to support the transition from school to clinical practice.

The position involves assessing and treating patients within the occupational therapy scope of practice, providing patient and caregiver education, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, and supervising occupational therapy assistants. The therapist also contributes to departmental operations, quality improvement, community services, and professional development. The work requires communication, teamwork, flexibility, multitasking, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.

The role requires physical activity, including operating equipment and moving or carrying materials. It may require exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently, and lifting or carrying 100 to 150 pounds with assistance. The described environment is pleasant and comfortable, with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards. The job involves a high level of stress and may require adapting to emergencies.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Strong commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Responsibility and a solid work ethic.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability, dependability, sound judgment, initiative, teamwork, and effective planning and organization.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care and communicate appropriately with patients and families.
• Ability to use therapy-related equipment and perform basic maintenance of office equipment and machines.
• Ability to use the intranet, Microsoft Outlook, current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office products, therapy-related software, and patient education resources.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and to lift and/or carry 100 to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Knowledge of the patient care process and clinical competency in patient care and treatment.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write effectively; exercise independent judgment; and adapt to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in acute critical care areas of a hospital is beneficial but not required.
• Experience or interest in acute care, particularly neuro or orthopedic trauma.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess and examine patients with varying diagnoses in accordance with the occupational therapy scope of practice.
• Treat patients within the occupational therapy scope of practice.
• Teach patients how to use and care for orthotic and prosthetic devices and other assistive apparatus.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessments and tests.
• Fabricate splints.
• Recommend adaptive equipment for activities of daily living.
• Coordinate and lead groups.
• Maintain the gym area and equipment.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and associates about occupational therapy interventions, safety, community resources, and outcomes.
• Attend and participate in patient care planning meetings as assigned.
• Supervise treatment and documentation by the occupational therapy assistant.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to profits and revenues, including through marketing and productivity.
• Participate in budget development and cost-saving efforts.
• Serve on performance improvement teams.
• Participate in community services.
• Delegate treatment tasks to COTAs and aides in accordance with state occupational therapy practice guidelines.
• Provide care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Support personal growth and development through in-services, required programs, and continuing education.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness program reimbursing up to $30 per month toward gym membership, with participation in active community events
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skills
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed