Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Macon, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated Therapy Management Organization, partners with OrthoGeorgia to manage therapy operations. The role is based in OrthoGeorgia’s outpatient orthopedic setting in Macon, Georgia, treating a variety of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and spine cases. The Physical Therapist Assistant administers treatment to patients with injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability under the supervision of an onsite Physical Therapist. The team environment emphasizes patient care and opportunities to develop clinical skills. Experienced licensed PTAs and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The position is full-time. ITC offers a competitive salary with a weekly productivity bonus, an benefits package, a $1,000 continuing education allotment, reimbursement for licensure and membership dues, a wellness program, clinical mentorship, career development through the ITC Elevate Program, and referral bonuses. The work may include occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist Assistant license permitting practice in the state of employment.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate patient-care focus, with emphasis on quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, responsibility, and willingness to learn and grow.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be compassionate with a desire to help patients.
• Be able to read and interpret professional and technical materials, write reports and correspondence, and communicate information effectively.
• Have basic computer skills, including Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and email.
• Be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Clinical experience with outpatient orthopedic patients, including surgical and non-operative upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and spine cases.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments.
• 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 treatments, evaluate and compile data on 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, including 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 with patient evaluations.
• Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
• Educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• 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 community events
• Clinical mentorship
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program
• Referral bonuses for referring another team member

What This Job Offers

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