roletype: Physical Therapist (PT)

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Why You’ll Love This Job

• Up-to-date state PT license – Required
  

Find your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our Newnan, GA location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)!

Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of professionals capable of achieving next-level results. Enjoy the easy flow of a team that comes together to learn what works best for the practice and the community, and uses state-of-the-art technology to put those plans into action. Have the freedom to look past traditional approaches to PT, taking a new, innovative path instead — one that will make a lasting impact in the industry. As a Physical Therapist (PT) with us, you will have access to exciting, cutting-edge tools and advanced continuing education that will positively change your outlook, providing you with new and unique perspectives of physical therapy, and career advancement opportunities.

Are you a Physical Therapist with visions of providing cutting-edge services to your clients? Do you have great ideas that have been stifled by traditional PT practices? If so, this is the last stop on your job search. We are part of the world’s fastest-growing physical therapy company and are looking for an innovator like you to add to our quality team at our Newnan, GA, location!

If being on the leading edge of an industry you love is your goal, apply today for our Physical Therapist (PT) job opening!

Responsibilities

• 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.

  • Provides patient care in accordance with established protocols and patient care guidelines.
  • Responsible for a firm understanding and the implementation of our behavioral model (ARC) at all times while practicing.
  • Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
  • Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
  • Responsible for documenting in a compliant fashion that is in accordance with company policy and state & federal guidelines.
  • Responsible for assuring that patients are treated promptly in accordance with their scheduled appointments.
  • Responsible for conveying to patients the importance of complying with established plans of care, including home exercise programs and minimizing cancellations and no show of appointments. This is tracked independently with the expectation of achieving at 90% appointment kept rate.
  • Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
  • Responsible for the delegation of appropriate patient care activities to the physical therapist assistant that are in accordance with that employee’s skill level and deemed appropriate by the state practice act.
  • Responsible for the supervision of aforementioned physical therapist assistant activities.
  • Responsible for the delegation and supervision of non-patient care activities of the clinical aide.
  • Consults with referring physicians as needed through documentation and as well as verbally.
  • Responsible for pursuing continuing education in the form of formal classes, reading of periodicals and other literature.
  • Responsible for always maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct that best represents the company.
  • Responsible for adhering to all company policy and procedures.
  • Responsible for abiding by the company’s values statement and social contract.
  • Schedules patients.
  • Reviews Physician’s referral (Prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical 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.
  • Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
  • Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
  • Administers treatment involving application of physical agents.
  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Administers massage.
  • Administers traction to relieve pain.
  • Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computers.
  • Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continues at home.
  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to orthotist.

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualifications: 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.
• Education and/or Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                 Graduated from an Accredited Physical Therapy program and in possession of a clear and active State Licensure.
• Accredited PT program graduate
• Up-to-date state PT license
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment 
• Must be passionate about helping patients who have vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall risk issues
• 1+ year(s) of outpatient neuro/ortho center or vestibular rehab experience  
• Graduation from an accredited PT program and current PT license in GA
• Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation setting
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population
• Prefer at least one year working in outpatient neurological or orthopedic center, or previous vestibular rehab experience

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