Physical Therapist

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Teamwork – Accountable to team, respectfully appreciate the view of team members, open to new ideas and responsibilities, communicate with team regarding overall patient care including using resources efficiently, working toward a positive patient experience.
• Customer Service – Works well with patients and/or Operating Room Staff, vendors, and physicians, by keeping them informed and promoting a positive image of the company. Maintains confidentiality.
• Dependability – Meets deadlines, works independently, is punctual and has good attendance. Identifies, troubleshoots, and solve daily situational problem that arise. Identifies when to involve management appropriately.
• Organizational Skills – Maintains efficient and organized workspace. Manages time well.
• Technical Skills – Maintains current understanding of technical processes and equipment. Uses technology to increase performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; three years of occupational therapy experience within a multi-unit medical facilities practice. Knowledgeable in orthopedic terminology, basic billing functions, basic clinical functions, administrative practices, operational systems and procedures in medical setting.
• Physical Therapist Certification
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• PT staff must often be on their feet for much of the day and may have to lift patients who have trouble moving, standing, or walking.
• These duties can be stressful, as can dealing with injured people.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.