Outpatient Orthopedic Occupational Therapist at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Macon, GA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned therapy management organization founded in 2006, is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide outpatient orthopedic care at Ortho Georgia in Macon, Georgia. ITC began managing Ortho Georgia’s therapy services in 2024. The position is open to experienced therapists and new graduates and offers the opportunity to evaluate and treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients, including people with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand diagnoses. The role may include fabricating custom splints.

The therapist administers prescribed occupational therapy to patients with injuries and muscle, nerve, joint, or bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The position is part of a collaborative team environment and may include supervising therapy assistants or technicians in some situations.

The role requires a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and an active, current license to practice in the state of employment. Candidates must have passed the National Occupational Therapy Examination and meet applicable state requirements. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active and current Occupational Therapist license allowing practice in the state of employment.
• Passing the National Occupational Therapy Examination and fulfillment of applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence exam.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.
• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Knowledge of Athena database software, Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email skills.
• Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing, walking, frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and frequent lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Strong work ethic and ability to demonstrate communication, teamwork, organization, professionalism, safety awareness, and patient-service competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Strong drive to learn and grow and interest in developing clinical skills with an experienced team.
• Emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patients’ conditions and medical records to determine required occupational therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; record findings and develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluation findings.
• Administer manual and therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain function, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer treatments using physical agents and modalities, including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TENS, and taping.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage.
• Record treatment, patient response, and progress in patient charts or computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to an orthotist.
• Consult with physicians and other practitioners to obtain patient information, suggest treatment revisions, and coordinate occupational therapy with other aspects of care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Consult and practice with other professionals, including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• Supervise therapy assistants or technicians in some situations.

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 and supporting participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level