Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Macon, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) partners with OrthoGeorgia to manage all therapy operations and is searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant to practice in the outpatient orthopedic setting. This role offers the opportunity to treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper and lower extremity and spine patients. The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer treatments under the supervision of an onsite Physical Therapist to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The team atmosphere promotes a great work environment.

Requirements

• Active and current Physical Therapist Assistant License that allows you to practice in the state in which you work.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software, and basic email skills.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Willing to work occasional weekend shifts in designated sites.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to educate patients about their condition, treatments, and to communicate with patients’ families.
• Compassionate and possess a desire to help patients.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

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.
• Referral Program issuing bonuses for the referral of another team member

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees