Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Texas Orthopedics in Kyle

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Kyle, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is seeking an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist for its Texas Orthopedics partnership in Kyle, Texas. The position is full-time and welcomes experienced physical therapists and new graduates. The therapist will evaluate and treat a diverse range of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and spine cases. Treatment is prescribed to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients with injuries and muscle, nerve, joint, and bone conditions. The role offers a team-oriented work environment and clinical mentorship to support professional growth and the transition from school to practice.

ITC describes its approach as seeking to “Elevate the Experience” for each patient. The role may include supervising physical therapy assistants or technicians in some situations. Occasional weekend shifts may be required at designated sites.

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 state requirements, such as a jurisprudence exam.
• Demonstrate a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Have a strong drive to learn and grow.
• Demonstrate a responsible nature and solid work ethic.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients' families.
• Be compassionate and have a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
• Have basic mathematical skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
• Be able to solve practical problems, work with concrete variables, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Have knowledge of ReDoc database software, internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Demonstrate the listed competencies, including analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical development, customer service, communication, teamwork, quality, organization, professionalism, adaptability, dependability, and initiative.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and prescriptions, patient conditions, and medical records to determine appropriate physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; record findings and use them to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluation data.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in physical activities to achieve functional goals and in using supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer physical-agent treatments and modalities, including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects at different stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• 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 orthotists.
• 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 of assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and conduct physical therapy and related lectures and training 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.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants or technicians in some situations.

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 that reimburses up to $30 per month toward a gym membership and supports 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, 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