Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at OrthoGeorgia in Kathleen

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Kathleen, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a Physical Therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization founded in 2006, partners with OrthoGeorgia to manage its therapy services. ITC is seeking a Physical Therapist for its outpatient orthopedic setting in Kathleen, Georgia. Experienced Physical Therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The role provides the opportunity to evaluate and treat a diverse range of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and spine cases. The therapist administers prescribed physical therapy to help patients recover function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. ITC emphasizes patient experience, teamwork, clinical mentorship, and professional growth.

The position may include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or technicians in some situations. The role requires a current Physical Therapist license for the state of practice and a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination, along with any applicable state requirements. A master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy is listed under Education/Experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist license permitting practice in the state of employment.
• Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence examination.
• Demonstrate strong patient-care focus and attention to quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Have a strong drive to learn and grow clinically.
• Be responsible and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with their families.
• Demonstrate compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Be able to use ReDoc database software, internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly standing and walking; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, more than 100 pounds.
• Demonstrate the listed competencies, including analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical skills, customer service, communication, teamwork, quality management, sound judgment, planning, professionalism, adaptability, dependability, and initiative.
• Be able to read and interpret general business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and business correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Be able to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Be able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist; experienced therapists and new graduates are both welcome to apply.
• Interest in clinical mentorship and continued development of clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and prescriptions, patient conditions, and medical records to determine appropriate 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 with physical activities and the use of assistive or 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.
• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress in charts or a computer system.
• Teach patients and families treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to an orthotist.
• Coordinate with physicians and other practitioners to obtain patient information, suggest treatment revisions, and integrate physical therapy with other health care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work of assistants, technicians, and students as applicable.
• Plan and conduct physical therapy lectures and training for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in research.
• Consult and practice with other professionals, including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• Meet productivity standards and complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Benefits package including a 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 a gym membership, with 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.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

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