Staff Physical Therapist

AICA Orthopedics, P.C.•Decatur, 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.

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

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
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.
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.