Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to work in either our Newnan office OR our Fayetteville office. We provide one-on-one quality care to our patients and foster a healthy work-life balance.

Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices around Atlanta. We are seeking additional Occupational Therapists to join our team.  We work in a collaborative care environment, which includes not only a state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy department, but also highly trained and skilled orthopedic physicians, onsite MRI, and an ambulatory surgery center, all of which allows us to provide superior care for our patients. We offer a dynamic, team-centered environment, and we believe in fostering a family atmosphere and healthy work-life balance.

We have an experienced team of therapists that are trained in multiple advanced treatment techniques including personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (certified through Owens Recovery Science), Dry Needling, Low Level Laser Therapy, and advanced manual therapy techniques. We treat orthopedic and sport injuries across the continuum, from Athlete to mathlete and from pediatric to geriatric, providing individualized one-on-on care for each patient.

Georgia Bone and Joint offers a structured, in-depth mentoring program tailored to each therapist to facilitate growth and life-long learning. At Georgia Bone and Joint, clinicians are able to continue to advance their clinical skills, increase their use of clinical reasoning, and learn advanced treatment techniques, all to provide the highest quality care to our amazing patients.

Georgia Bone and Joint Difference

• One-on-One patient care


• 12-14 patients per day


• A focus on quality care


• Individual mentorship available


• Excellent Work/Life balance


• Large team environment


• Exceptional employee satisfaction

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary based on experience


• $5,000 sign on bonus


• Monthly bonuses


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including Holiday pay


• $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance


• Paid days off for continuing education courses


• MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access


• Full benefits offered, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability


• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Expectations

• Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.


• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.


• Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.


• Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient’s goals. 


• Epic Experience is a plus!


• Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum


• Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week


• No Weekends

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy


• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.


• BLS CPR Certification 


• Orthopedic experience preferred


• Modalities certification or willingness to obtain required

Essential Functions:

• Perform initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations according to AOTA standards of practice as well as state standards


• Evaluate patient strength, ROM, pain, and current level of function of the upper extremity.


• Develop a plan of treatment for patients based on ongoing evaluations, including short-term and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of anticipated treatment, and expected outcomes


• Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.


• Administer occupational therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, manual stretching of sometimes heavy body parts, myofascial release and others, while maintaining good control and body mechanics. 


• Fabricate and modify custom splints for the hand, wrist and elbow


• Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines.


• Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance.


• Educate patients and caregivers on the patient condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the occupational therapy plan of care


• Implement plan of treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust schedule and plan according to patient progress


• Collaborate with other providers such as physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and other occupational therapists for the benefit of the patient’s care


• Accurate billing of services


• Comply with the Georgia State Occupational Therapy Act, codes, and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!

https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/about-us/careers/