Lead Ortho PTA / Care Coordinator

At Gadsden Regional Medical Center, we believe in the power of people and we look forward to you joining our team!  We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced professional looking to make a change!

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is located in Gadsden, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as top tier public schools, museums, and nature. You can hike one of our beautiful trails, fish along the Coosa River, or visit Noccalula Falls. Enjoy a quaint night out on Broad Street or enjoy a beautiful mountain sunset. From golf, hiking, fishing, children's museums and Noccalula Falls, there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city.

Job Summary 

The Physical Therapy Lead is responsible for the evaluation and administration of rehabilitative/habilitative techniques necessitated as a result of age, trauma, degenerative disease, congenital condition or sudden onset of pathology which requires development, maintenance, or restoration of function. May be required to care for a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; and generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions. Physical Therapist is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending Physician. The PT Lead supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in a clinical treatment. The Physical Therapist Lead assists Management in the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy team. 

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

What We Offer:

• Student Loan Repayment Plans
• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month
• 6% 401k Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company provided renewal of BLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred
• 2-4 years experience working as a staff Physical Therapist required

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist Current licensure in the state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• Assessment:
  • Administers appropriate informal and/or formal evaluation procedures for all patient populations served.
    • Understands referral procedure and gathers pertinent data including verification of physician order
    • Determines appropriate assessment based on diagnosis, age, severity
    • Collects objective information related to patients functional status
    • Adequately interprets data collected
• Planning:
  • Develops treatment plan, goals and objectives based on analysis of the assessment and professional observations.
    • Identifies and prioritizes functional limitations based on assessment findings
    • Identifies realistic long-term and short-term goals described in functional or behavioral terms appropriate to the individual’s needs, personal goals and expected outcomes
    • Determines treatment techniques and activities needed to achieve goals
    • Outlines the proposed intervention including frequency and duration
    • Achieves an interdisciplinary team approach by consulting with team members, including patient/family, regarding treatment plan and delivery model
    • Initiates discharge planning and recommendations for additional services to meet the needs of the patient
• Treatment:
  • Utilizes appropriate treatment methods based on functional needs of patient.
    • Provided under the direct care of or under the direction/supervision of a therapist
    • Adheres to appropriate and safe application of modalities, therapeutic exercises and activities
    • Is altered in accordance with changes in response or status
    • Is provided at a level that is consistent with current therapy practice
    • Is interdisciplinary when necessary to meet the needs of the patient
    • Discontinued when goals/outcomes achieved, no longer a benefit from therapy, patient declines to continue interv