OT CHT PRN

Concentra•Edison, NJ

4d•$60 - $65

About The Position

Concentra is a national health care company focused on improving America’s workforce. Through affiliated clinicians, it provides occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, physical therapy, and wellness services, and offers employers onsite health services in worksite medical facilities. The Occupational Therapist performs clinical duties, including evaluating patients, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring that treatment is carried out in accordance with Concentra’s medical protocols. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating treatment with physicians and other staff, documenting care, and helping patients recover and achieve their maximum physical potential.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
Successful completion of the National Registry Examination.
Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.
Ability to make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
Willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
Ability to maintain working relationships with all levels of employees.
Demonstrated computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Hand Therapy Certification Exam is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
Perform direct patient care, including evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff in the employee’s and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and provide high-quality service.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Inform the Therapy Director of department problems, needs, and solutions in a timely manner.
Plan, design, implement, and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and in performing exercise programs.
Perform or delegate patient treatment, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work closely with physicians to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars.