Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

About the role

Innovative Therapy Concepts, in partnership with OrthoGeorgia, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join an outpatient orthopedic team in Macon, Georgia. This role offers exposure to a diverse caseload treating upper and lower extremity as well as spine patients, including both surgical and non-operative cases. The position emphasizes restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing disability through medically prescribed physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Perform tests and measures to assess strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency; record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluation 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.
• Apply 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 charts or enter information into computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommend modifications to orthotists.
• Confer with physicians and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest treatment revisions, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures or training programs on physical therapy for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.
• Consult and collaborate with a variety of professionals including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants or technicians in designated situations.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Hold an active and current Physical Therapist License to practice in Georgia.
• Have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfilled state requirements such as the jurisprudence exam.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend shifts in designated sites.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and care plans.
• Compassionate and committed to helping patients achieve their goals.

Skills

• Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; use intuition and experience to complement data; design workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information; develop alternative solutions.
• Technical Skills: Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; share expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to patient needs; solicit feedback to improve service.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to a positive team spirit.
• Quality Management: Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire trust; uphold organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives.
• Professionalism: Approach others tactfully; react well under pressure; accept responsibility for actions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Excellent benefits package including a 401k with company match—vested from day one.
• $1,000 continuing education allotment.
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues.
• Wellness program with up to $30 per month reimbursement for gym membership and participation in active community events (5Ks, fun runs, mud runs, triathlons, etc.).
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skillsets.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program emphasizing personal and professional growth.
• Opportunity for internal promotion.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for the referral of qualified team members.