Acute Care Physical Therapist at Northside Gwinnett
About The Position
Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist to provide therapy services at Northside Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The role is suited to experienced physical therapists and new graduates, with a particular interest in acute care, especially neuro or orthopedic trauma. Acute critical care experience 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 clinically problem-solve complex orthopedic injuries related to mobilization, discharge needs, and therapeutic progression. The position calls for teamwork, excellent communication, multitasking, flexibility, and a strong focus on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency. The physical therapist assesses and treats patients within the PT scope of practice, provides patient and caregiver education, recommends adaptive equipment, collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, and supervises or delegates work to physical therapy assistants and aides in accordance with applicable guidelines. The therapist maintains required documentation and CPR certification, complies with hospital and departmental policies, and contributes to professional development, performance improvement, community services, and operational efforts. ITC offers clinical mentorship and career development through its Elevate Program. New graduates are welcome, with clinical education and mentorship intended to support their transition from physical therapy school into the clinical setting. The position is full-time and includes a competitive salary plus a weekly productivity bonus and the benefits and development opportunities listed in the posting.
Requirements
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
- Demonstrate a strong drive to learn and grow and enhance clinical skills.
- Emphasize patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
- Be responsible and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
- Have excellent communication and people skills.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Be able to meet the described physical, mental, cognitive, communication, language, motor coordination, manual dexterity, and sensory requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute care, particularly neuro or orthopedic trauma.
- Experience in acute critical care areas of a hospital.
- New graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support transition into the clinical setting.
- Teamwork, multitasking, flexibility, and the ability to clinically problem-solve complex orthopedic injuries.
Responsibilities
- Assess and examine patients with varying diagnoses in accordance with the physical therapy scope of practice.
- Treat patients within the physical therapy scope of practice.
- Teach patients how to use and care for orthotic and prosthetic devices and other assistive equipment.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and associates about physical therapy interventions, safety, community resources, and outcomes.
- Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment for ambulation and functional mobility.
- Coordinate and lead groups.
- Attend and participate in care-planning meetings as assigned.
- Communicate and collaborate with customers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain the gym area and equipment.
- 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.
- Supervise physical therapy assistant treatment and documentation.
- Delegate treatment tasks to physical therapy assistants and aides in accordance with physical therapy state 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.
- Complete assignments and tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
- Excellent benefits package
- 401(k) with company match, vested from day one
- $1,000 continuing education allotment
- Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
- Wellness program with reimbursement of up to $30 per month toward gym membership and participation in active community events
- Clinical mentorship targeting development of clinical skills
- Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth, with promotion from within encouraged
- Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referral of another team member
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and active communication with healthcare providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
