Physical Therapist
United Musculoskeletal Partners
**DESCRIPTION** *****Up to $10,000 sign on bonus!***** **Full and Part Time Opportunities Available!**
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;
+ Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.
+ Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;
+ Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;
+ Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;
+ Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;
+ Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;
+ Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;
+ Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;
+ Other duties as assigned.
**NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;
+ Inventories and orders medical supplies, as directed by Rehab Manager.
**REQUIREMENTS**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Education and Experience
+ Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
+ Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy required;
+ Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
+ Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.
Skills and Abilities
+ Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses
+ Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
+ Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
+ Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with physicians, OTs, and ATCs.
+ Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
+ Demonstrated conflict management skills;
+ Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
+ Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);
+ Valid Georgia driver’s license and driving history meeting Resurgens’ requirements(if applicable);
**Company:** Resurgens Orthopaedics
**Address:** 6001 Professional Parkway, Douglasvillle, GA, 30134
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