Innovative Therapy Concepts
Outpatient Physical Therapist at Phoebe Sumter
Innovative Therapy Concepts, Americus, Georgia, United States, 31719
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center - Outpatient Physical Therapist
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy Management Organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC is searching for a Physical Therapist to join a fun and energetic environment that strives to achieve great outcomes with every patient we encounter. Treating diagnoses includes, but are not limited to orthopedic patients, post-surgical, neurological, balance disorders, and general deconditioning. Come join a phenomenal rehabilitation team that includes Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Speech Therapist as we provide the best patient experience possible while achieving phenomenal outcomes. Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Administers therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function. Instructs, motivates and assists patient to perform various physical activities to achieve functional goals. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. Administers treatments involving application of various modalities and physical agents including but not limited to: hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administers massage. Administers traction to relieve pain. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, techs, and students. Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research. Consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy Management Organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC is searching for a Physical Therapist to join a fun and energetic environment that strives to achieve great outcomes with every patient we encounter. Treating diagnoses includes, but are not limited to orthopedic patients, post-surgical, neurological, balance disorders, and general deconditioning. Come join a phenomenal rehabilitation team that includes Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Speech Therapist as we provide the best patient experience possible while achieving phenomenal outcomes. Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Administers therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, flexibility, and cardiovascular function. Instructs, motivates and assists patient to perform various physical activities to achieve functional goals. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and prostheses. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. Administers treatments involving application of various modalities and physical agents including but not limited to: hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administers massage. Administers traction to relieve pain. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, techs, and students. Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research. Consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.