Physical Therapist - Gainesville, GA

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for a combination of clinical and client-facing worksite support. The Physical Therapist ensures all patients receive top-notch musculoskeletal care by carrying out an individualized program of physical therapy, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. Additionally, the Physical Therapist supports the client in the worksite by providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support. The role involves maintaining a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.
• Plans and executes a thorough goal-directed treatment program based on results of a thorough assessment, meeting the patient's goals and providing positive outcome measures.
• Assists with care coordination and ensures the patient seeks the appropriate level of care or specialty, following up accordingly.
• May supervise and direct PTAs in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Teaches in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of the treatment plan.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and promptly by charting in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by reviewing professional publications and attending continuing education.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing evidence-based practice resources and conducting in-service training programs.
• Provides injury prevention education and worksite assessments as needed and/or applicable.
• Addresses ergonomic needs of the client worksite as applicable/needed.
• Effectively communicates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing the patient’s plan of care.
• Attends all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identifies community health needs and strategies to address them.
• Advises on Marathon Health policy within the continually changing environment of healthcare delivery.
• Schedules follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.
• Assists in outreach efforts to target employees at the highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university (CAPTE).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience with adolescent and adult populations.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present educational materials to multiple levels within a client’s organization.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization, working independently, and with limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, co-workers, Marathon corporate leadership, and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers.

Pay

$90,000 - $130,000/yr. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.