Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Texas Orthopedics South Austin

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a Physical Therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is hiring an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist for Texas Orthopedics in Austin, Texas. ITC has partnered with Texas Orthopedics since 2020 to manage its therapy services. The role offers outpatient orthopedic practice with opportunities to evaluate and treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper- and lower-extremity and spine cases. The therapist provides prescribed physical therapy to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The position is open to experienced physical therapists and new graduates, with clinical education and mentorship available to support the transition from school to practice.

The role involves assessing patients, developing and administering treatment plans, documenting progress, educating patients and families, coordinating care with physicians and other professionals, and potentially supervising physical therapy assistants or technicians. The team environment emphasizes patient care, quality, outcomes, efficiency, and professional growth.

The work is based in an outpatient orthopedic setting. The employee regularly stands and walks, may occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and frequently lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and more than 100 pounds with assistance. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional vibration, and usually moderate noise.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist license allowing practice in the state of employment.
• Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence exam.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills 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.
• Be able to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Demonstrate the stated competencies, including analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical skills, customer service, communication, teamwork, quality management, judgment, planning and organization, professionalism, adaptability, dependability, and initiative.
• Be able to use ReDoc database software, internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Be able to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and business correspondence; present information; perform basic arithmetic and interpret bar graphs; and solve practical problems using written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience as a physical therapist is welcome; experienced physical therapists are encouraged to apply.
• A strong drive to learn and grow and enhance clinical skills while working with an experienced team.
• Emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• A responsible nature and solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient conditions and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure 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 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 the use of assistive and supportive devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer treatments using physical agents and modalities, including hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust care to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• Record treatments, patient responses, and progress in patient charts or computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• 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 physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants, technicians, and students; the position may include supervising physical therapy assistants or technicians in some situations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Benefits package, including 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 focused on developing clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth; the organization seeks to promote from within.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

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