Outpatient Orthopedic Occupational Therapist at OrthoGeorgia in Macon

Outpatient Orthopedic Occupational Therapist – Ortho Georgia, Macon

Join Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) to provide outpatient orthopedic occupational therapy services s full‑time role supports a diverse caseload of shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand diagnosis, including custom splint fabrication and occupational therapy for surgical and non‑operative patients.

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match – vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness program – reimbursed up to $30/month for gym membership and participation in community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical mentorship to develop your clinical skillset
• Career development through ITC Elevate Program focused on personal and professional growth – we promote from within!
• Referral program – earn up to $8,000 for referring another team member

• Occupational therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow, enhancing clinical skills with an experienced team
• Candidate focused on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate of a CAPTE‑accredited occupational therapy program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates welcome to apply

• Review physician’s referral and patient medical records to determine required occupational therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate and assist patients to perform activities to achieve functional goals.
• Instruct, motivate and assist patients in using assistive and supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and prostheses.
• Administer treatments involving physical agents, including hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TENS, taping, massage and other modalities.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient chart or computer.
• Instruct patient and family on home treatment procedures.
• Evaluate, fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to orthotist.
• Collaborate with physicians and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest program revisions and integrate occupational therapy with overall health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, techs, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Consult with and practice alongside other health professionals (physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, physical therapists, speech‑language pathologists, audiologists).

This position may include supervising therapy assistants or techs in some situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; builds knowledge and skills; shares expertise.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits feedback to improve service; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly…