Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Texas Orthopedics Barton Creek

Overview:Position:
Texas Orthopedics - Outpatient Orthopedic Physical TherapistLocation:
Austin, TexasExperience:
Experienced Physical Therapists and New Graduates Welcome to ApplyEmployment Type:
Full-TimeInnovative 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 Texas Orthopedics in 2020 to provide management of their therapy services. ITC is searching for a Physical 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 a Physical Therapist to practice in the outpatient orthopedic setting with the opportunity to evaluate and treat a variety of surgical and non-operative patients. Exposure to a diverse caseload treating upper and lower extremity as well as spine patients. Therapist will administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

The team atmosphere that is promoted makes for a great work environment!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• 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.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member

We Are Seeking:

• Physical 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 physical therapy program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from PT school to this clinical setting

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Administers therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.

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, TNS, and dry needling.

Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Administers massage.

Administers traction to relieve pain.

Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.

Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

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…