Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist at Northside Glancy in Duluth

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Duluth, GA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Northside Glancy, a newly renovated 30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility in Duluth, Georgia. The facility serves primarily neurological patients, as well as patients recovering from trauma and intensive care. Care is delivered through individual therapy and a multidisciplinary team that includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Patients receive at least three hours of combined therapy daily, focused on regaining safe functional mobility and activities of daily living. Therapists attend weekly interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate daily with rehabilitation nursing staff and physicians.

The Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients within the OT scope of practice, contributes to individualized patient care and outcomes, and works with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and the interdisciplinary team. The role includes maintaining required documentation and credentials, following applicable policies and regulatory requirements, and contributing to professional development and performance improvement. New graduates are welcome to apply; ITC offers clinical education and mentorship to support the transition from school to clinical practice.

ITC offers a competitive salary with a weekly productivity bonus, an benefits package, a 401(k) with company match that vests from day one, a $1,000 continuing education allotment, reimbursement for licensure and membership dues, a wellness program that reimburses up to $30 per month toward gym membership, clinical mentorship, career development through the ITC Elevate Program, and a referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program, as stated in the posting.
• Strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Responsible, with a solid work ethic.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Demonstrate the clinical, interpersonal, documentation, safety, and teamwork competencies described in the posting.
• Able to meet the stated physical requirements, including exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and lifting or carrying 100 to 150 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• A strong drive to learn and grow clinically.

Responsibilities

• Assess and examine patients with varying diagnoses according to 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 appropriate adaptive equipment for activities of daily living.
• Coordinate and lead groups.
• Maintain the gym area and equipment.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and associates about OT interventions, safety, community resources, and outcomes.
• Attend and participate in patient care planning meetings as assigned.
• Supervise treatment and documentation performed 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 and participate in community services.
• Delegate treatment tasks to COTAs and aides in accordance with OT state practice guidelines.
• Provide care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Maintain professional growth and development through in-services, required programs, and continuing education.
• Comply with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 reimbursing up to $30 per month toward gym membership, with participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referral of another team member.

What This Job Offers

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