Description
EmergeOrtho is searching for multiple Certified Hand/Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our growing Therapy Team. We have Full Time and Part Time opportunities.
Current Opportunities
We have positions open in these current locations:
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Raleigh NC Certified Hand/Occupational Therapist Full Time
From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 55 locations in 25 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6th in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 160 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.
EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We are committed to the core values of Quality, Innovation, Compassion, Community, Education, Integrity, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion.https://emergeortho.com/non-discrimination-notice/
Job Summary
The Physical/Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients based on findings, completing documentation in a timely manner, communicating with physicians and other members of the medical team, and supervising therapist assistants and aides in direct patient care and related activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited PT/OT School
- State of North Carolina Therapy License Required
- Current CPR Certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and demands
- 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 following Patient Care
- 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 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
- Assist with business and administrative facets of the practice as deemed necessary by the manager including marketing activities
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Discharges patients from therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provides or facilitates appropriate follow-up care
Supervises Clinic Personnel
- Adequately supervises therapist assistants and/or aides in direct patient care and related activities. Has a positive influence on others
- Assists in training and orientation of new staff
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
Patient Service
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to go the “extra mile” in meeting patient needs. Represents the clinic professionally
- Identifies and responds appropriately to patient needs utilizing available Keeps composure under stress. Is approachable and compassionate
Time Management
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on clinic demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
Productivity
- Overall productivity in terms of visits/day and procedures/visit is at the level of peers
- Number of new patients seen is at the level of peers
Time and Attendance
- Is punctual for 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
- Follows policy when accidents occur
Other Responsibilities
- May conduct training programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives
- Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability
- Conduct research in physical therapy
- Advise on health risks in the workplace and home and on health-related transition to retirement
- Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and nurses and other medical staff
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Director of Therapy
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Standing, walking and/or continuously moving around
- Kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, or working in other unusual physical positions
- Climbing (including ladders, stepping stools, and/or stairs) or balancing
- Stretching and/or reaching to retrieve/replace objects
- Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects (25 or more) without the aid of physical devices
- Dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform activities, which involve holding, positioning, manipulating, typing (keyboarding or data entry), etc.
- Visual ability to monitor instruments and computers, distinguish characters (letters, numbers, etc.) recognize colors, observe physical characteristics, etc.
- Hearing ability to recognize sounds, sound patterns and/or other auditory stimuli
- Physical ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies, including life-threatening situations
Skills:
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Strong splinting skills
Education/Requirements:
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Two years of experience in Hand therapy preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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CHT credential preferred (or sitting for it within the next year).
Typical Working Conditions
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 essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate such as found in a normal business office with computers.
