Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Macon, GA

24d • 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 operations. ITC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for its outpatient orthopedic practice in Macon, Georgia. The role offers experience treating a varied caseload of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper- and lower-extremity and spine conditions. Under the supervision of an onsite Physical Therapist, the assistant administers treatment to help patients recover function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The organization describes its team atmosphere as supportive and encourages clinical learning and growth.

The position is full-time. New graduates are welcome to apply. ITC offers clinical mentorship to support the development of clinical skills and a transition from PTA school into practice, as well as career development through its Elevate Program, which focuses on personal and professional growth. The company also indicates that it seeks to promote from within.

The successful candidate must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license that permits practice in the state of employment. The role involves patient care and education, treatment administration and monitoring, collaboration with therapy and health-care team members, and some administrative duties. Occasional weekend shifts may be required at designated sites.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold an active and current Physical Therapist Assistant license that allows practice in the state of employment.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with their families.
• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency; a responsible attitude and solid work ethic.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, work with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email skills.
• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Interest in learning and growing and developing clinical skills while working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared treatments, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including preambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatment, collect and evaluate information about their responses and progress, and report findings orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices; adjust them; and train patients in their use and care.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange and evaluate patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Orient new Physical Therapist Assistants and direct and instruct Physical Therapy Aides.
• Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measure patients' joint range of motion, body-part length and girth, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or assist the Physical Therapist with patient evaluations.
• Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
• Educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients' families.
• 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 that reimburses up to $30 per month toward a gym membership and includes participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on clinical skill development.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth.
• Referral program that issues bonuses for referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree