Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Company: ScolioAustin Scoliosis and Spine PT Clinic
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 14, 2025

Job Description:

Applicants must be a licensed physical therapist in the state of Texas, have a valid driver's license, and be willing to work on-site in Central Austin to be considered for this position.



Are you tired of seeing 18 patients a day? Are you tired of working on someone else's schedule?



Here at ScolioAustin, we are a cash-based practice, looking for a dynamic physical therapist who is not only passionate about helping patients with musculoskeletal and postural conditions but also seeking better work-life balance. Our team of therapists has the opportunity to progress their career both professionally and personally with a generous annual continuing education stipend, a flexible work schedule, 3 weeks of paid vacation, birthday celebrations, medical health stipends for benefit sharing, quarterly team events, and opportunities for quarterly bonuses.



As a cash-based clinic, our therapists have a full hour with each patient and an hour and a half for evaluations. Our team of physical therapists have been provided with advanced certifications in the Schroth Method and you would join us as one of only a handful of spine and scoliosis specialists in Texas.



Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of outpatient, orthopedic experience and manual certifications a plus. Our patients have a wide breadth of orthopedic conditions, postural dysfunction, and need for balance, strength, and stability retraining. Our patients range from 10-90 so you will never get bored! To qualify for this position, you must be a licensed physical therapist in the state of Texas, have a driver's license, and be willing to work on-site in Central Austin (with the potential to expand our presence in North Austin for the right candidate). The position is intended to be full-time but, for the right candidate, we can be flexible. If you think this is a fantastic opportunity, submit your application soon!

Responsibilities:

--- Evaluate and interpret findings from the patient's tests results and assessments
--- Collaborate with others in the medical field and seek their opinions
--- Design therapeutic strategies that integrate many approaches and techniques to meet individual patient needs
--- Utilize physical therapy on patients to ease discomfort and increase mobility as prescribed by doctor
--- Ensure that patient care records are correct, and adhere to all regulations and guidelines
--- Ask patients about their physical status, including any injuries or mobility concerns
--- Able to efficiently and effectively assess patient's orthopedic injuries to create a plan of care, follow up with re-evaluations in a timely manner, and perform discharge evaluations as appropriate
--- Willing to participate in receiving specialized scoliosis training to become a Schroth practitioner
--- Able to learn and utilize the EMR system used which is JANEapp for documentation and hourly patient schedule.
--- Be willing to participate in other orthopedic programs as they enhance patient care including, but not limited to, osteoporosis, strength training, grade 4 deep tissue medical laser, workshops, community events
--- Be willing to participate in creation of social media awareness including, but not limited to, exercise videos, blog clips, social media posts etc.

Qualifications:

--- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
--- This position requires passage of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)
--- This position requires excellent analytical skills, communication skills, and observational skills
--- Some experience working in a healthcare facility or clinic with patients is preferred
--- Current state licensure in the state you practice


About Company:
We are an Austin-based, fee-for-service physical therapy clinic with an exceptional reputation for the success of our services. The advanced education our therapists receive allows them to provide uniquely exceptional and personalized care for individuals with spine and orthopedic conditions that may have failed with traditional physical therapy.



At ScolioAustin, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients through innovative, evidence-based approaches, advanced manual techniques, a Medical-Grade Class IV laser, and integrative wellness classes. We pride ourselves on being the only orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Austin specialized for joint and spinal conditions across the pediatric and adult populations.



Our therapists treat one patient per hour, allowing for documentation time so you never feel overworked or rushed and can spend quality time with each client. We are open Mon-Fri, 8 am to 7 pm with weekends and select holidays off.

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