Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Macon, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

OrthoGeorgia, in partnership with Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), is hiring an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapist in Macon, Georgia. ITC is a Physical Therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization founded in 2006. The role offers the opportunity to evaluate and treat a varied caseload of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper- and lower-extremity and spine conditions. The therapist administers prescribed therapy to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Experienced therapists and new graduates are welcome; clinical education and mentorship support new graduates transitioning into clinical practice. The position is full-time and may include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or techs in some situations.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist license that permits practice in the state of employment.
• Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill state requirements, such as a jurisprudence exam.
• Demonstrate a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.
• Be compassionate and have a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly standing and walking and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; frequently lift or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Have knowledge of ReDoc Database software, internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Demonstrate the communication, analytical, technical, organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, judgment, professionalism, and other competencies described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Physical Therapist; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Interest in learning and growing clinically while working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient conditions and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Assess and record patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; use findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.
• Administer manual exercises and therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain function, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in physical activities and in using assistive or supportive devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer treatments using physical agents and modalities, including hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• Record treatments, patient responses, and progress in patient charts or computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to an orthotist.
• Consult with physicians and other practitioners to obtain patient information, suggest treatment revisions, and coordinate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work of assistants, techs, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related subjects for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.
• Consult and practice with other professionals, including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• May supervise Physical Therapy Assistants or techs in some situations.

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 reimbursing up to $30 per month toward gym membership, with opportunities to participate in community events.
• Clinical mentorship to develop clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth, with opportunities for promotion from within.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level