Physical Therapist at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Eatonton, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its team at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, Georgia. The role serves patients with diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, post-surgical needs, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and deconditioning. The hospital participates in a swing bed rehabilitation program, offering continuity of care. The Physical Therapist works with a rehabilitation team that includes physical and occupational therapists and assistants, as well as a speech therapist. Experienced therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support the transition from PT school into the clinical setting.

The position evaluates patients and develops and delivers treatment programs to improve function and achieve patient goals. It involves documenting treatment and progress, educating patients and families, coordinating care with physicians and other professionals, and potentially directing the work of assistants, technicians, or students. The work is full-time and may include occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional vibration, and usually moderate noise. The role requires regular standing and walking, frequent lifting, and other physical activity. The position offers a competitive salary plus a weekly productivity bonus, an excellent benefits package, a continuing education allowance, licensure and membership-dues reimbursement, wellness reimbursement, clinical mentorship, career development, and a referral program.

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 applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence examination.
• Demonstrate strong patient-care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency focus.
• Have a responsible attitude and solid work ethic.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatment and communicate with their families.
• Be compassionate and have a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Demonstrate the analytical, problem-solving, technical, customer-service, communication, teamwork, planning, organizational, professional, safety, and adaptability competencies described in the posting.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Be able to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Be able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Have knowledge of ReDoc database software, internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply; experience is not required.
• Interest in learning and growing clinically while working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine appropriate physical therapy treatment.
• Evaluate patients by testing and measuring strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; document findings and use them to 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 and supportive devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Apply physical agents and modalities, including hot and 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 treatment, patient response, 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 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 techs in some situations.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in research.
• Consult and practice with 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 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 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; the organization seeks to promote 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