Physical Therapist - Peachtree City / Fayetteville, GA

Surgery Partners • Fayetteville, GA

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About The Position

We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team in Fayetteville, GA. We provide one-on-one quality care to our patients and foster a healthy work-life balance. Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices around Atlanta. We are seeking additional Physical Therapists to join our team in Fayetteville, Georgia. We work in a collaborative care environment, which includes not only a state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy department, but also highly trained and skilled orthopedic physicians and onsite MRI, all of which allow us to provide superior care for our patients. We offer a dynamic, team-centered environment, and we believe in fostering a family atmosphere and healthy work-life balance. We have an experienced team of therapists that are trained in multiple advanced treatment techniques including personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (certified through Owens Recovery Science), Dry Needling, Low Level Laser Therapy, and advanced manual therapy techniques. We treat orthopedic and sport injuries across the continuum, from Athlete to mathlete and from pediatric to geriatric, providing individualized one-on-one care for each patient. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply! Georgia Bone and Joint offers a structured, in-depth mentoring program tailored to each therapist to facilitate growth and life-long learning. At Georgia Bone and Joint, clinicians are able to continue to advance their clinical skills, increase their use of clinical reasoning, and learn advanced treatment techniques, all to provide the highest quality care to our amazing patients.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Epic Experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• 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

• $5,000 sign on bonus.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Monthly bonuses.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay.
• $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance.
• Paid days off for continuing education courses.
• MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access.
• Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree