Physical Therapist

Marathon Health, LLC; Columbus, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) with employer match

CME support

Paid holidays

Job summary

Marathon Health, LLC in Columbus, GA seeks a Physical Therapist to provide a blend of clinical care and on-site worksite support, including assessment, treatment, education, and coordination with the care team to optimize function and progress.

You will educate on body mechanics, ergonomics and safety, collaborate with physicians, and help develop wellness initiatives at client worksites while maintaining EMR documentation and adherence to infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, MS, or BS in Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
• State license for Physical Therapy practice.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with outpatient populations and EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Develop goal-directed treatment plans based on assessments.
• Coordinate care and refer to appropriate services as needed.
• Educate on body mechanics, ergonomics, and safety at worksites.
• Maintain infection-control policies and chart patient care in EMR.

Skills

Therapy treatments education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Patient education

Ergonomics and body mechanics

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

State license to practice Physical Therapy

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Physical Therapist is responsible for a combination of clinical and client facing worksite support. The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that all patients receive top notch musculoskeletal care. The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. In addition, the Physical Therapist will help support the client in the worksite providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support. The Physical Therapist will maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.
• Based on results of thorough assessment, plans, and executes a thorough goal-directed treatment program that meets the patient's goals and provides positive outcome measures.
• Assist with care coordination and ensure patient seeks appropriate level of care or specialty and follows up accordingly.
• May supervise and direct PTA’s in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Teach in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of treatment plan.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and promptly by charting in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by reviewing professional publications and by attending continuing education.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing evidence-based practice resources, developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Injury prevention education and worksite assessments as needed and/or applicable.
• Address ergonomic needs of client worksite as applicable/needed.
• Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Attend all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• To advise on Marathon Health policy within the continually changing environment of healthcare delivery.
• To schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.
• Assist in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university (CAPTE).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present education materials to multiple levels within a client’s organization.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization, working independently and with limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, co-workers, Marathon corporate leadership and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000/yr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health

Marathon Health exists to enable millions of people to live their healthiest lives, one patient at a time. If you have a passion for improving patient lives while transforming a broken U.S. healthcare, Marathon is the place for you.

Marathon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all teammates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Marathon Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Marathon Health will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver's license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

All open positions are listed here on our website and any emails sent from our teammates contain the address “@marathon.health” if you have any questions or concerns about suspicious emails or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [e-mail].

Our benefits are built around access to care that works, starting with FREE Marathon Health services for you and your family, which provides unlimited, free primary care, routine labs, select prescriptions, vaccinations, and virtual mental health care for you and your family so that our teammates can do their best work and build better healthcare

Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility varies based on PT or FT status:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage, unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources, Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
• Family Friendly & Reproductive Health Benefits: Family-building and hormonal health benefits and paid parental leave
• Time-Based Benefits: Generous PTO or FTO, Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
• Financial Support: Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance, Supplemental Life, Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable

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