Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient Orthopedics - Jacksonville, United States - Synergy Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC

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Job Description

Job DescriptionExcellent Career Opportunity for a Physical Therapist Assistant who excels in the outpatient orthopedic setting.
We are looking for: an exceptional Physical Therapist Assistant who thrives in a team-oriented outpatient private practice environment.
We are seeking candidates who appreciate the ability to work 1:1 with patients for optimal outcomes and who are committed to professional growth and skill development.
We prefer 1+ year of experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting and proficiency treating spine and extremity conditions, balance, and providing post surgical care
Willing to consider new grads who have had strong outpatient clinical rotations and demonstrate above entry level proficiency.
Prior training or experience as a Personal Trainer, Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Yoga Instructor, or similar is a plus.
This is a perfect career opportunity for a newer professional who is seeking a supportive environment to continue to grow and develop as a clinician alongside a team of passionate clinicians.
Our patient population primarily consists of active individuals ages 10+ with general orthopedic conditions of the spine and extremities.
Other areas of specialization in our clinic include the following:

• Sports medicine diagnoses and running related injuries
• Balance impairments & vestibular diagnoses
• Pregnancy & post-partum related MSK diagnoses (LBP, SIJ dysfunction, diastasis recti, and core dysfunction)
• Pelvic floor rehab for men & women
• Pilates based rehabilitation
• TMJ/TMD and headaches
• Cancer related care/breast cancer related care (MSK needs and general conditioning - lymphedema certification not required).

We have clinicians on our team with advanced training and specialty knowledge of treatment for these more specialty diagnoses who are available for mentorship.
Those interested in the Pelvic Rehab position must have completed at minimum a Level I Pelvic Floor training course that included internal lab training and a clinical internship with a Pelvic Floor PT specialist.
Synergy remains focused on delivering personalized, quality 1:1 care delivered by licensed clinicians. We are not a high-volume clinic. The focus is on the patient experience and efficient, skilled clinical interventions to achieve optimal outcomes. The patient volume is appropriate to allow for the delivery of skilled, ethical, patient centered care.
We are a physical therapist owned and managed clinic. We have developed an outstanding reputation in our community with loyal patients, referring providers, and community partners.
Our community voted us "Best Physical Therapy Clinic" in Jacksonville, NC for the last 5 years in a row. Our Clinic Owners are a husband-and-wife team who are local and onsite. They remain very focused on advancing the role of the Physical Therapist in the current healthcare system, educating the consumer on options to pursue Physical Therapy first, giving back and supporting the local community, and creating opportunities for professional growth for their entire employee team.
We embrace community involvement with our clinical team including offering sports medicine outreach services, participate as sponsors for race events, and have partnered with local gyms and fitness & wellness professionals to host workshops on injury prevention and other topics.
Our team is very active in supporting our community and networking with other professionals.
Our practice was opened in 2012 and has experienced growth and expansion in the size of our facility, growth of our clinical team, and diversification of our services despite the challenges of POPTS and reimbursement challenges to our industry.
We embrace direct access and community education on the role of Physical Therapy in managing musculoskeletal dysfunction. We emphasize personalized, hands-on treatments, and foster a very family-oriented environment for our patients.
Our modern clinic offers multiple private treatment rooms and a large clinical gym with TRX Suspension trainers, 2 Pilates Clinical Reformers and a Pilates Split Pedal Chair, Kettlebells, cardio equipment, plyo boxes, squat rack and a wide variety of exercise equipment.
Our therapists embrace a treatment philosophy utilizing varied techniques: manual therapy, prescriptive exercise, neuro re-ed, patient education, IASTM, kinesiology taping, pain science, and cupping. We also offer low level laser therapy.
We have recently expanded to offer self pay Personal Training and Wellness & Recovery services provided by a Certified Personal Trainer onsite. Opportunities exist for our clinical team to build out self pay post rehab services, wellness & fitness services, and workshops too.
We encourage professional growth and continuing education.
You are the right person if you
1. Are passionate about physical therapy, committed to clinical excellence, clinical skill development, and personal & professional growth
2. Enjoy treating patients across the lifespan from adolescents to active seniors
3. Have experience, interest, and clinical proficiency in treating general orthopedic conditions - spine and extremity, balance, general conditioning
4. Are seeking Full Time employment
5. Have a great attitude and are willing and eager to contribute to our company
6. Have an outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and ability to easily develop rapport with patients and coworkers
7. Have excellent time management skills and are efficient to keep up with daily documentation while also providing individualized, patient centered care
8. Embrace a team player mindset and work well with others including non-licensed clinical support staff and Administrative Staff.
9. Have the availability to work any of the hours our clinic is open: 8-6 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8-5 pm Friday including a minimum of 2 nights/week until 6:00 pm (last appointment at 5:20 pm those nights)
10. Are willing to participate in community outreach events (sponsored races, fitness expos, workshops, etc) at a minimum of 1 time per quarter/4 events annually
11. Are growth minded, solution oriented, and flexible to the challenges and changes across our industry
Why should you join Synergy Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine?...
1. Established company with professional growth opportunities
2. Physical Therapist owned, and managed company committed to clinical excellence and ethical care delivery model
3. Continued learning opportunities are encouraged and supported
4. Awesome team of coworkers
5. TheraOffice EMR system and MedBridge subscription for HEP
6. Unlimited CEUs with annual MedBridge subscription + annual CEU allowance for live course attendance
7. 5 Star reputation in the community and voted Best Physical Therapy clinic locally for the last 5 years
Jacksonville, NC is located in southeastern coastal North Carolina. It is approximately 120 miles southeast of Raleigh and 50 miles north of Wilmington, NC. There are great opportunities for outdoor coastal recreation and sports with over 30 miles of beautiful beaches, rivers, and waterways. The area enjoys a year-round temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from the 40s in January to the 80s in July.
Benefits
Progressive Paid Time Off based on years of employment with our company + 8 Paid Holidays each calendar year with 2 holiday days off at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas - the clinic is closed for 2 days at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
90 Day Structured Onboarding program with ongoing monthly structured training and mentorship
Health Insurance thru BCBS with Employer contribution toward monthly premium
Unlimited CEUs thru MedBridge + annual CEU allowance for attending a live course
Life AD&D
401(k) with 4 % company match and immediate vesting
Long Term Disability Insurance with employer coverage of full premium costs
Voluntary Benefits through Aflac
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications and Skills
Candidate must be a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or eligible for NC Licensure
Candidate must be a Team Player and work well in a team environment
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24 to $28/hour based on years of full time outpatient orthopedic experience and advanced specialty training/certifications