Outpatient Orthopedic Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Texas Orthopedics in Kyle

divh2Outpatient Orthopedic Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Texas Orthopedics/h2pInnovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy Management Organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We partner with Texas Orthopedics to manage all therapy operations. We are searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant that is seeking to join an organization that seeks to Elevate the Experience as we encounter each patient we serve. This career opportunity allows for a Physical Therapist Assistant to practice in the outpatient orthopedic setting with the opportunity to treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients. Exposure to a diverse caseload treating upper and lower extremity as well as spine patients. Therapist will administer treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability under the supervision of onsite Physical Therapist. The team atmosphere that is promoted makes for a great work environment!/ppWhat We Offer:/pulliCompetitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus/liliExcellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one/lili$1,000 continuing education allotment/liliReimbursement for licensure and membership dues/liliWellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 Ks/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)/liliClinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset/liliCareer Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!/liliReferral Program issuing bonuses for the referral of another team member/li/ulpWe Are Seeking:/pulliPhysical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team/liliCandidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency/liliGraduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program/liliResponsible individual with a solid work ethic/liliExcellent communication and people skills/liliMinimum of 2 years experience in Outpatient Orthopedics REQUIRED - Experienced Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants Welcome to Apply/li/ulpResponsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned./ppSummary Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties./ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned./ppAdministers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs./ppAdministers traction to relieve neck and back pain./ppInstructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities./ppObserves patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist./ppFits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs./ppConfers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs./ppGives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides./ppPerforms clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms./ppMeasures patients range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations./ppMonitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides./ppQualifications/Core Competencies:/ppQualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:/ppAnalytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures./ppDesign - Demonstrates attention to detail./ppProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics./ppTechnical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others./ppCustomer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments./ppInterpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality./ppOral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions./ppWritten Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information./ppTeamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit./ppVisionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision./ppQuality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness./ppBusiness Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals./ppDiversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences./ppEthics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values./ppOrganizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values./ppJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions./ppMotivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals./ppPlanning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans./ppProfessionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments./ppQuality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality./ppQuantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly./ppSafety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly./ppAdaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events./ppAttendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time./ppDependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments./ppInitiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed./ppInnovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness./ppLanguage Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public./ppMathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs./ppReasoning Ability Ability to solve practical/p/div