Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Middle Georgia Orthopedics in Warner Robins

About the role

Innovative Therapy Concepts, a Physical Therapist owned and operated therapy management organization founded in 2006, is partnering with Middle Georgia Orthopedics to provide outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services. We are seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat a diverse caseload of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper and lower extremity as well as spine conditions. The role focuses on restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing disability through medically prescribed physical therapy treatments.

Responsibilities

• Review physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency; record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administer manual and therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing physical activities and using supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer treatments involving physical agents including hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TENS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to orthotist.
• Confer with physicians and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, techs, and students.
• 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 a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• May include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or Techs in some situations.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Hold an active and current Physical Therapist License allowing practice in Georgia.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfill state requirements such as jurisprudence exam.
• Strong drive to learn and grow with emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic and excellent communication and people skills.
• Willing to work occasional weekend shifts in designated sites.
• Compassionate with a desire to help patients and educate them about their condition and treatments.

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 reimbursing up to $30 per month towards gym membership and participation in active community events (5Ks, fun runs, mud runs, triathlons, etc.).
• Clinical mentorship targeting development of clinical skillset.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on personal and professional growth with opportunities for promotion from within.
• Referral program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member.