Physical Therapist Assistant

Concentra•Windsor, CT

10d•$88,000 - $115,000

About The Position

At Concentra, this role is part of the patient care team and contributes to the organization’s mission to improve the health of America’s workforce. The position provides rehabilitative services for patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases within a center, aligning care with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The role delivers and documents patient care, coordinates treatment with physicians and other staff, and plans and implements physical therapy programs to support recovery and maximum physical potential. It also involves patient education, communication with case management and injury coordination staff, participation in quality management and professional development, and compliance with applicable licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements. Duties may change at any time. The position offers a stated annual base compensation range of $88,000 to $115,000, depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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.
Strong customer service skills and ability to interact 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.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work medical environment.
Skill in developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports.
Skill in time management, planning, and workload control.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with management, patients, medical staff, and the general public.
Successfully complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Outpatient orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
Provide direct patient care, including evaluation of 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 and comply with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff in the department and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and provide high-quality service.
Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Inform the Administrator of department problems, needs, and solutions in a timely manner.
Plan, design, implement, and interpret physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on proper care and use of supports and on 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.
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
Take precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars.
Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager for each patient regarding objective progress, program compliance, appointment attendance, and estimated time to discharge from therapy.
Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students.
Participate in evaluating the rehabilitation quality management process and assist with developing improved processes.
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid sick/EID days
Set schedule
Flexible per diem opportunities
Medical and prescription plans
Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
Supplemental health benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
LifeWorks employee assistance program
Company-funded HSA
Short-term disability
Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and dependent care FSA
Training in the occupational medicine process management model
Medical Experts Panel (MEP)
Concentra CEU courses
New hire learning program
Occupational Health University
Leadership development program
Manual therapy certification
Yearly CEU stipend and CEU time
Tuition reimbursement
Professional On-demand Learning Modules
Malpractice insurance
Opportunities for advancement locally and nationally
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match
Competitive salary
Colleague referral bonus program
Colleague discount program
Life insurance/disability
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability