Physical Therapist at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

About the role

Innovative Therapy Concepts is a physical therapist–owned and operated therapy management organization founded in 2006. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist to join our fun and energetic team in Jesup, Georgia. New graduates are welcome to apply; our clinical education and mentorship support a smooth transition from PT school to this clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Review physician’s referral and patient medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, 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 exercises to improve and maintain function; 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, prostheses, and orthotics.
• Administer modalities 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 as indicated.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient charts or electronic records; instruct patient and family 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 revisions in treatment programs, 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 and training programs on physical therapy 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 professionals including physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants or technicians in designated situations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Active and current Physical Therapist license allowing practice in Georgia; passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfilled state jurisprudence exam requirements.
• Strong drive to learn, grow, and enhance clinical skills; emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Skills

• Analytical: synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions.
• Technical Skills: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development; shares expertise.
• Customer Service: manages difficult situations; responds promptly; solicits feedback to improve service.
• Interpersonal Skills: maintains confidentiality; speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and clarifies.
• Teamwork: balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to a positive team spirit.
• Visionary Leadership: displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust.
• Quality Management: looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen: understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics: treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity.
• Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism: reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; accepts responsibility.
• Safety and Security: observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment properly.
• Adaptability: manages competing demands; changes approach to best fit the situation.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, climb/balance, and stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and frequently lifts and/or moves more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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/month toward 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; promotion from within encouraged.
• Referral program issuing up to $8,000 for referral of another team member.