Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Texas Orthopedics South Austin

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a Physical Therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is hiring an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to provide care at Texas Orthopedics in Austin, Texas. ITC has partnered with Texas Orthopedics since 2020 to manage its therapy services. The role is based in an outpatient orthopedic setting and offers the opportunity to evaluate and treat a diverse caseload of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and spine conditions. The therapist administers prescribed physical therapy to help patients recover function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The organization promotes a team-oriented environment and welcomes experienced therapists as well as new graduates.

The role involves evaluating patients, planning and delivering treatment, tracking outcomes, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with physicians and other practitioners. It may also include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or technicians in some situations. Candidates must hold a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment and meet applicable examination and state requirements. A master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy is specified. Occasional weekend shifts may be required at designated sites.

ITC describes opportunities for clinical mentorship and professional development through its Elevate Program, which focuses on personal and professional growth and promotion from within. The listed compensation and benefits include a competitive salary, weekly productivity bonus, benefits package, retirement plan with company match, continuing education allowance, licensure and membership-dues reimbursement, wellness-program reimbursement, and a referral program.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist license that permits practice in the state of employment.
• Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence examination.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients' families.
• Demonstrate compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Have knowledge of ReDoc database software, Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Be able to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced Physical Therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong drive to learn and grow and enhance clinical skills while working with an experienced team.
• Emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Assess and record patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; use findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.
• 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 or supportive devices to achieve functional goals.
• Administer physical-agent treatments and modalities, including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• Record treatment, patient response, and progress in 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 therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.
• Consult and practice with other professionals, including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• In some situations, supervise Physical Therapy Assistants or technicians.

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 reimbursement of up to $30 per month toward gym membership, with 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 referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

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