Outpatient Physical Therapist at Northside Gwinnett

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Lawrenceville, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a Physical Therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to provide care at Northside Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The position serves non-surgical and post-surgical orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting. The therapist works with a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes a Neuromuscular Specialty Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Lymphedema Specialist, and Pelvic Floor Therapy. Services are delivered in a state-of-the-art facility with new exercise equipment and a diverse Gwinnett County patient population. Experienced therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support the transition from PT school into clinical practice.

The role involves assessing and treating patients within the physical therapy scope of practice, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and supervising and delegating work to physical therapy assistants and aides in accordance with state practice guidelines. The therapist is also responsible for compliant care and documentation, maintaining equipment and the gym area, contributing to productivity and organizational initiatives, and pursuing ongoing professional growth. The position requires the ability to meet its stated physical, communication, cognitive, and interpersonal demands, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

ITC offers a competitive salary plus a weekly productivity bonus, a benefits package including a 401(k) with company match vested from day one, a $1,000 continuing education allotment, licensure and membership-dues reimbursement, a wellness program that reimburses up to $30 per month toward gym membership, clinical mentorship, career development through the ITC Elevate Program, and a referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Demonstrate a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong communication and people skills.
• Show a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Meet the position's stated physical, mental, cognitive, communication, and interpersonal requirements, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Use the listed technology and equipment, including intranet, Microsoft Outlook, current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office products, therapy-related equipment, software, and patient education resources.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance of office equipment such as phone systems, fax machines, and copiers.

Nice To Haves

• A strong drive to learn and grow clinically.
• Interest in developing clinical skills while working with an experienced team.
• New graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support the transition into the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and examine patients with varying diagnoses in accordance with the physical therapy scope of practice.
• Treat patients within the physical therapy scope of practice.
• Teach patients how to use and care for orthotic and prosthetic devices and other assistive apparatus.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and associates about physical therapy interventions, safety, community resources, and outcomes.
• Recommend adaptive equipment for ambulation and functional mobility.
• Coordinate and lead groups.
• Attend and participate in care-planning meetings as assigned.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain the gym area and equipment.
• Contribute to profits and revenues, including through marketing and productivity.
• Participate in budget development and cost-saving efforts.
• Serve on performance improvement teams.
• Participate in community services.
• Supervise physical therapy assistant treatment and documentation.
• Delegate treatment tasks to physical therapy assistants and aides in accordance with state practice guidelines.
• Provide care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Pursue professional growth and development through in-services, required programs, and continuing education.
• Comply with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Complete assignments and tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 with reimbursement of up to $30 per month toward gym membership and 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, 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