Orthopedic Physical Therapist - Part-Time Impact

United Musculoskeletal Partners; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta, GA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans in collaboration with referring physicians. You will document progress and coordinate with physicians to ensure smooth follow-up visits.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy to improve mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability, plus supervising PTA staff. Valid state license and orthopedic experience are preferred; travel to multiple locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• State license to perform physical therapy.
• Orthopedics specialty welcome; two years' orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, treatments, documentation, communications, supervision and decision making in accordance to the State Practice Act.
• Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician.
• Performs written documentation in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments.
• Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients.
• Provides supervision of the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s), technicians/aides within the scope of the State practice act.
• Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes.
• Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan in accordance w/State, Federal and insurance requirements/policies.
• 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.

Skills

Orthopaedic care

Treatment planning

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Travel to sites

Driver's license

General IT skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

State license to practice

Orthopedics specialty (preferred)

Two years orthopedic experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta, GA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans in collaboration with referring physicians. You will document progress and coordinate with physicians to ensure smooth follow-up visits.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy to improve mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability, plus supervising PTA staff. Valid state license and orthopedic experience are preferred; travel to multiple locations may be required.