Outpatient Physical Therapist at Northside Gwinnett

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Lawrenceville, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) is searching for a Physical Therapist with a passion for providing excellent patient experiences in the outpatient setting. This position is centered around non-surgical and post-surgical orthopedic patients. The onsite team has a fun collaborative environment working closely with a multidisciplinary team including Neuromuscular Specialty Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Lymphedema Specialist and Pelvic Floor Therapy. All services provided in a state-of-the-art facility with new exercise equipment to aid in providing the highest level of care to the diverse population of Gwinnett County.

Requirements

• Physical Therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from PT school to this clinical setting
• Adaptability adapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands accepts criticism and feedback changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Business Ethics and Compliance upholds organizational values performs duties in an ethical manner understands and respects patients’ and customers’ rights adheres to rules, regulations and policies operates within scope of position
• Customer Service displays courtesy and sensitivity manages difficult or emotional customer situations meets commitments responds promptly to customer needs solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Dependability responds to requests for service and assistance follows instructions, responds to management direction takes responsibility for own actions commits to doing the best job possible keeps commitments meets attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Safety and Security observes safety and security procedures determines appropriate action beyond guidelines uses equipment and materials properly reports potential unsafe conditions
• Communications expresses ideas and thoughts verbally expresses ideas and thoughts in written form exhibits good listening and comprehension keeps others adequately informed selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cooperation establishes and maintains effective relations exhibits tact and consideration displays positive outlook and pleasant manner offers assistance and support to co-workers works cooperatively in group situations works actively to resolve conflicts
• Initiative volunteers readily undertakes self-development activities seeks increased responsibilities takes independent actions and calculated risks looks for and takes advantage of opportunities asks for help when needed
• Job Knowledge competent in required job skills and knowledge exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills keeps abreast of current developments requires minimal supervision displays understanding of how job relates to others uses resources effectively
• Judgment displays willingness to make decisions exhibits sound and accurate judgment supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision making process makes timely decisions
• Planning and Organization prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently plans for additional resources integrates changes smoothly sets goals and objectives
• Problem Solving identifies problems in a timely manner gathers and analyzes information skillfully develops alternative solutions resolves problems in early stages works well in group problem solving situations
• Quality demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness displays commitment to excellence looks for ways to improve and promote quality applies feedback to improve performance monitors own work to ensure quality
• Use of Technology demonstrated skills adapts to new technologies troubleshoots technological problems uses technology to increase productivity keeps technical skills up to date
• Technical Competencies: Use of intranet, Microsoft Outlook, Current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office Products, therapy related equipment, software and patient education resources.
• Daily operation and basic maintenance of office equipment and machines such as phone system, fax, copier, etc.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses and examines patients with varying diagnoses according to PT scope of practice.
• Treats patient within the PT scope of practice.
• Teaches patients how to use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparati.
• Provides education to patients, caregivers and associates regarding PT interventions, safety, community resources and outcomes.
• Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment for ambulation and functional mobility.
• Coordinates and leads groups.
• Attends and participates in care planning meetings as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates with all customers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintains gym area and equipment.
• Contributes to profits and revenues including marketing and productivity.
• Participates in budget development and cost saving efforts.
• Serves on performance improvement teams.
• Participates in community services.
• Supervises treatment and documentation of the physical therapy assistant.
• Delegates treatment tasks to PTAs and aides in accordance with PT state practice guidelines.
• Provides care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth and development through inservices, required programs and continuing education.
• Complies with all established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all assignments and tasks in a timely and cost efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member
• Team-focused approach as there is interdisciplinary collaboration as well as active communication with many healthcare providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees