Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho
On-siteArlington, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct physical therapy evaluations, create treatment plans, and document patient progress for outpatient orthopedic patients. Supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians to ensure compliance with care protocols. Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, and case managers to coordinate successful treatment outcomes. Educate patients on injury prevention, conditioning, and rehabilitation strategies. Prepare disability reports and manage medical supply inventories as directed. Requires a Georgia State License, Bachelor's through Doctorate degree, and two years of orthopedic experience. Full-time position with benefits and potential travel between multiple site locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program
- Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- driving history meeting Resurgens' requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Specialty certifications
- orthopedics
- Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting
- 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
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