Physical Therapist - Newnan, GA

Expectations

• Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.
• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.
• Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.
• Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient’s goals.
• Epic Experience is a plus!
• Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum
• Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week
• No Weekends

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.
• BLS CPR Certification

Essential Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards
• Evaluate patient mobility, strength, ROM, pain, and current level of patient function.
• Develop a plan of treatment for patients based on ongoing evaluations, including short-term and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of anticipated treatment, and expected outcomes
• Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.
• Administer physical therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, manual stretching of sometimes heavy body parts, myofascial release and others, while maintaining good control and body mechanics.
• Teach and demonstrate proper gait and mobility techniques, while helping with bed mobility, transfers and guarding patients to ensure their safety with good technique and body mechanics.
• Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines and occasionally running and jumping.
• Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the patient condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the physical therapy plan of care
• Implement plan of treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust schedule and plan according to patient progress
• Collaborate with other providers such as physicians, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants and other physical therapists for the benefit of the patient’s care
• Accurate billing of services

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!

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