Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

About the Role

Innovative Therapy Concepts partners with Texas Orthopaedic Associates to provide outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services in Dallas, Texas. We are seeking a Physical Therapist dedicated to "Elevating the Experience" for every patient. This role involves evaluating and treating a variety of surgical and non-operative patients, including upper and lower extremity and spine conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient conditions to determine required physical therapy.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluation data.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing physical activities to achieve functional goals.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in using assistive and supportive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, prostheses).
• Administer treatments involving the application of physical agents and modalities, including hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TENS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatments for maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction.
• Record treatments, responses, and progress in patient charts or computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, recommending modifications.
• Confer with physicians and other practitioners for additional patient information and to integrate therapy with overall healthcare.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants, techs, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.
• Consult and practice with professionals such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or Techs in some situations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program graduate.
• Active and current Physical Therapist License in the state of practice.
• Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfilled state requirements.
• Knowledge of ReDoc Database software.
• Knowledge of Internet software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word word processing software.
• Basic email skills.

Qualifications

• Strong drive to learn and grow.
• Strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Analytical skills: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Design attention to detail.
• Problem Solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; uses reason.
• Technical Skills: Assesses strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development; continuously builds knowledge and skills; shares expertise.
• Customer Service skills: Manages difficult situations; responds promptly; solicits feedback; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to positive team spirit.
• Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust.
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications; demonstrates orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgment: Willing to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports reasoning; includes appropriate people in decision-making.
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence; measures self against excellence; takes calculated risks.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; accepts responsibility; follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability: Manages competing demands; changes approach to fit situation; deals with frequent change.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time; ensures responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability: Follows instructions; takes responsibility; keeps commitments.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help.
• Innovation: Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend shifts.
• Compassionate with a desire to help patients.
• Master's degree (M. A.) or Doctorate (Ph. D.) in Physical Therapy.