Staff Physical Therapist

AICA Orthopedics, P.C.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist is a clinical position that is responsible for the treatment and management of personal injury, other third party, and wellness patients. Position Duties: The position requires the following primary duties to be successful: • Performs all clinical duties as it relates to the care of patients at Motion Rehabilitation • Supervises and mentors Physical Therapy Assistants at respective clinic location including clinical and administrative function • Co-manage relationships and communication among local physical therapy department and team members • Interdisciplinary Environment: Effectively communicate clinical and non-clinical information as it pertains to the patients with other staff physical therapists, PTAs, chiropractors, clinic directors, orthopedic and medical manages, and/or ELT as deemed necessary. Position Expectations: • Co-manage daily operations for physical therapy services of their local office to ensure execution of the company’s mission and goals • PT is required to see 16-18 patients per day • PT is to complete documentation for visits within 48 business hours • Provide comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation, including joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise progressions, functional movement training, manual therapy, and return-to-activity programming. • Provide vestibular and neurocognitive therapies, along with a focus on therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, manual therapy and gait training • Willingness and ability to travel to other Motion Rehabilitation locations within or outside of their geographical region to perform the same or similar physical therapy duties • Exhibit exceptional knowledge of all components of personal injury and/or third-party liability services lines • Effectively treat, document, and manage all aspects of a patient’s care and personal injury case • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Know your metrics and key performance indicators • Ensure the facility is clean, safe, inviting and outfitted with the help of the site coordinator and staff members • Fulfill all continuing education requirements necessary to maintain an active and valid professional license • Be organized and efficient • Be passionate and professional • Be smart, work smart • Lead by example • Have a positive attitude • Be a positive agent for change to enhance the improvements to the physical therapy program's performance and productivity.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate (DPT) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Experience: no previous experience required BUT 1+ years of outpatient orthopedics a plus
Be team-oriented and able to work with various managers, staff, and providers
Be able to make sound decisions while on the move in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact, engage and communicate effectively with team members, licensed medical providers, patients, and executive management when necessary

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively multi-task under time pressure.
Strong communication and leadership skills
1+ years of outpatient orthopedics

Responsibilities

Performs all clinical duties as it relates to the care of patients at Motion Rehabilitation
Supervises and mentors Physical Therapy Assistants at respective clinic location including clinical and administrative function
Co-manage relationships and communication among local physical therapy department and team members
Effectively communicate clinical and non-clinical information as it pertains to the patients with other staff physical therapists, PTAs, chiropractors, clinic directors, orthopedic and medical manages, and/or ELT as deemed necessary
Co-manage daily operations for physical therapy services of their local office to ensure execution of the company’s mission and goals
Complete documentation for visits within 48 business hours
Provide comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation, including joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise progressions, functional movement training, manual therapy, and return-to-activity programming.
Provide vestibular and neurocognitive therapies, along with a focus on therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, manual therapy and gait training
Effectively treat, document, and manage all aspects of a patient’s care and personal injury case
Ensure the facility is clean, safe, inviting and outfitted with the help of the site coordinator and staff members
Fulfill all continuing education requirements necessary to maintain an active and valid professional license