DescriptionEmergeOrtho is seeking a dedicated
Occupational Therapist specializing in
Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy to provide exceptional patient care alongside our skilled Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). We have multiple locations actively looking for the right professional to enhance our growing team!
What We Offer:- Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $121,000 annually
- Sign-on Bonus of up to $8,000 to reward your skills and dedication
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including generous CME allowance
Who Should Apply?Whether you're a
new graduate eager to start your career or an
experienced provider looking for growth, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Take the next step in your professional journey with EmergeOrtho.
Apply today and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in orthopedic care!
RequirementsQualifications and Experience- Graduate of an accredited PT School
- State of North Carolina Therapy License Required or a transferable state license
- Comfortable using email, internet applications, and practice management software
- Strong customer orientation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the followingPatient Care- Typically Therapist will see about 11 patients per 8-hour day
- Conducts evaluations including reviewing patients' medical histories, testing and measuring strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
- Prepares treatment plans describing a strategy, purpose, goals, and anticipated outcome
- Administers manual techniques and applies modalities/physical agents
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit conferring with physician and other practitioners when appropriate
- Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instruct patients on at-home exercises
- Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharge, summaries, and charges timely, legibly, and in compliance with applicable requirements
- Discharges patients from therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provides or facilitates appropriate follow-up care
Communication - Demonstrates effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and co-workers. Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers, constructively exchanging information and opinions. Treats all others with respect
- Exercises good judgment in communication with regard to confidentiality, timing, circumstances, place, and person
Problem Solving/Judgment - Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
- Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
- Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
Time Management - Effectively prioritizes tasks based on clinic demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
Time and Attendance - Is punctual for shift. If applicable, obtains authorization for overtime from a supervisor
- Observes policies regarding schedule changes, breaks/meals, time off, and calling in sick
Safety - Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the clinic and equipment
- Demonstrates environmental awareness by maintaining work areas in clean and unobstructed order
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Milestone Bonus Program
- For more information: https://emergeortho.com/jobs-in-healthcare/our-benefits/
Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.
