Physical Therapist at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview:Position: Wayne Memorial Hospital - Physical TherapistLocation: Jesup, GeorgiaExperience: Experienced Physical Therapists and New Graduates Welcome to ApplyEmployment Type: Full-TimeInnovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC is searching for a Physical Therapist to join a fun and energetic environment that stives to achieve great outcomes with every patient we encounter. Treating diagnoses includes, but are not limited to orthopedic patients, post-surgical, neurological, balance disorders, and deconditioning. We are part of a swing bed rehabilitation program that helps to offer a great continuum of care. Come join a phenomenal rehabilitation team that includes a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Speech Therapist as we provide the best patient experience possible while achieving phenomenal outcomes. What We Offer: 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 We Are Seeking: 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

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
• Must have an active and current Physical Therapist License that allows you to practice in the state in which you work.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill state requirements such as jurisprudence exam.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ReDoc Database Database software; Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Word Processing software, and basic email skills.

Nice To Haves

• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to educate patients about their condition, treatments, and to communicate with patients’ families.
• Should also be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Administers therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patient to perform various physical activities to achieve functional goals.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
• Administers treatments involving application of various modalities and physical agents including but not limited to: hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers massage.
• Administers traction to relieve pain.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist.
• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, techs, and students.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research.
• Consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees