Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;

• Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.

• Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;

• Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;

• Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;

• Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;

• Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;

• Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;

• Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;

• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;

• Inventories and orders medical supplies, as directed by Rehab Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;

• Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy required;

• Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;

• Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses

• Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;

• Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;

• Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with physicians, OTs, and ATCs.

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;

• Demonstrated conflict management skills;

• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;

• Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);

• Valid Georgia driver’s license and driving history meeting Resurgens’ requirements(if applicable);

Company: Arlington Orthopedics Associates

Job Type: Full-time

Address: 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX, 76105