Physical Therapist at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Eatonton, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, Georgia. The role supports patients with diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, post-surgical needs, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and deconditioning. The hospital participates in a swing bed rehabilitation program, and the Physical Therapist works with a multidisciplinary team that includes physical and occupational therapists and assistants, as well as a speech therapist. Experienced therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The therapist evaluates patients and develops and delivers individualized treatment programs, monitors progress, documents care, and coordinates with physicians, families, and other health professionals. The position may include supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants or technicians and may involve occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Innovative Therapy Concepts describes itself as a Physical Therapist-owned therapy management organization founded by Joe Sapp, PT, in 2006. It offers clinical mentorship, career development, and opportunities for internal promotion. The position requires an active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment and a master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Requirements

• Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Active and current Physical Therapist license permitting practice in the state of employment.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence examination.
• Strong patient-care focus, with emphasis on quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.
• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Responsible, with a solid work ethic.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Knowledge of ReDoc Database software, Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email skills.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Interest in learning and growing, enhancing clinical skills, and working with an experienced team.
• Experienced Physical Therapists are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Assess patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; record findings and develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.
• Administer manual and therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain function, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with physical activities and the use of assistive or supportive devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer physical-agent and modality treatments, including hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatments 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 care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants, technicians, and students; the role may include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or technicians in some situations.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics 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.

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 a gym membership, as well as participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth.
• 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