Occupational Therapist, Full-Time, Therapy Works

Ortho Georgia - Outpatient Orthopedic Occupational Therapist
Experience: Experienced Occupational Therapist and New Graduates Welcome to Apply
Employment Type: Full-Time
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We began our partnership with Ortho Georgia in 2024 to provide management of their therapy services. ITC is searching for an Occupational Therapist 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 an Occupational Therapist to practice in the outpatient orthopedic setting with the opportunity to evaluate and treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients. Therapist will administer medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus

• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K's/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. Occupational Therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team

Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited occupational therapy program
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
Instructs, motivates and assists patient to perform various physical activities to achieve functional goals.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
Administers treatments involving application of various modalities and physical agents including but not limited to: hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TENS and taping.
Administers massage.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist.
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, techs, and students.
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
Consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
This position can include supervising Therapy Assistants or Techs in some situations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Pursues training and development opportunities; Customer 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; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Reacts well under pressure; Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Asks for and offers help when needed.
Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Athena database software; Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software, and basic email skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have an active and current Occupational Therapist License that allows you to practice in the state in which you work. Must have passed the National Occupational Therapy Examination and fulfill state requirements such as jurisprudence exam.
Should also be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. in Occupational Therapy. Certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred, but not required.