Physical Therapist - LaGrange, GA - Sign On Bonus

We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist for our NEW office in LaGrange, GA. We provide one-on-one quality care to our patients and foster a healthy work-life balance.

*$5,000 Sign On Bonus*

Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices around Atlanta. Our brand-new facility in LaGrange is now open and we are seeking additional Physical Therapists to join our team. We work in a collaborative care environment, which includes not only a state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy department, but also highly trained and skilled orthopedic physicians, MRI, and an ambulatory surgery center, all of which allow us to provide superior care for our patients. We offer a dynamic, team-centered environment, and we believe in fostering a family atmosphere and healthy work-life balance.

We have an experienced team of therapists that are trained in multiple advanced treatment techniques including personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (certified through Owens Recovery Science), Dry Needling, Low Level Laser Therapy, and advanced manual therapy techniques. We treat orthopedic and sport injuries across the continuum, from Athlete to mathlete and from pediatric to geriatric, providing individualized one-on-on care for each patient.

New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Georgia Bone and Joint offers a structured, in-depth mentoring program tailored to each therapist to facilitate growth and life-long learning. At Georgia Bone and Joint, clinicians are able to continue to advance their clinical skills, increase their use of clinical reasoning, and learn advanced treatment techniques, all to provide the highest quality care to our amazing patients.

Georgia Bone and Joint Difference

• One-on-One patient care
• 12-14 patients per day
• A focus on quality care
• Individual mentorship available
• Excellent Work/Life balance
• Dynamic team environment
• Exceptional employee satisfaction

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Monthly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay
• $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance
• Paid days off for continuing education courses
• MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access
• Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability

Expectations

• Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.
• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.
• Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.
• Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient's goals.
• Epic Experience is a plus!
• Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum
• Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week
• No Weekends

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.
• BLS CPR Certification

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!

Essential Functions:

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards
• Evaluate patient mobility, strength, ROM, pain, and current level of patient function.
• Develop a plan of treatment for patients based on ongoing evaluations, including short-term and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of anticipated treatment, and expected outcomes
• Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.
• Administer physical therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, manual stretching of sometimes heavy body parts, myofascial release and others, while maintaining good control and body mechanics.
• Teach and demonstrate proper gait and mobility techniques, while helping with bed mobility, transfers and guarding patients to ensure their safety with good technique and body mechanics.
• Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines and occasionally running and jumping.
• Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the patient condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the physical therapy plan of care
• Implement plan of treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust schedule and plan according to patient progress
• Collaborate with other providers such as physicians, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants and other physical therapists for the benefit of the patient's care
• Accurate billing of services