Physical Therapist I

Resurgens Orthopaedics; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Georgia seeks a licensed physical therapist focusing on orthopedic care. You will evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and document progress in the EMR system.

You will supervise PTAs and students, coordinate with physicians and nurses, and ensure high-quality outcomes across multiple clinic sites. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and adherence to patient access needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with orthopedic specialty.
• Essential knowledge of PT care and treatment.
• Ability to document care and patient information in EMR.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT evaluation including patient history, systems review, tests, and measures to create treatment plans.
• Documents progress notes and prepares follow-up notes.
• Provides interventions to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Supervises PTAs and students to ensure plan adherence.
• Oversees technicians to keep within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers.
• Maintains documentation standards and generates discharge plans.
• Maintains productivity and supports access needs for patients.

Skills

Orthopedic PT

Treatment planning

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel between sites

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in PT

GA State License

CPR/BLS

Orthopedics focus

2+ years experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

• Performs PT evaluation that includes taking the patient’s history; conducting a systems review and performing tests and measures to identify potential and existing problems and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician.
• Performs written re-evaluations (progress note) in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.
• Provides interventions (the interactions and procedures used in managing and instructing patients) that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;
• Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) as well as affiliated clinical and shadowing students to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;
• Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;
• Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;
• Meets Resurgens documentation standards.
• Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;
• Modify interventions as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes. This also includes development and implementation of discharge plans.
• Participate in quarterly chart audits, as requested.
• Maintain productivity in line with performance expectations.
• Meet the access needs of patients as situations arise.
• 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;
• Promotes commitment to continuing education and evidence-based evidence-based care within the clinic.
• Meet the dress code as described in the employee manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
• Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy required;
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR, BLS) certificates required;
• Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
• Two years’ experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge related to physical therapy care and treatment of orthopedic 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 (if applicable);
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and driving history meeting Resurgens’ requirements (if applicable);
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.