Physical Therapist Assistant

Concentra•Windsor, CT

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases within a Concentra center. The role aligns care with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The position supports high-quality, coordinated patient care and works closely with physicians, other clinical staff, patients, and case management personnel to facilitate recovery and help patients reach their maximum physical potential. The role includes planning and delivering physical therapy treatment, documenting care, educating patients, communicating progress and attendance, and contributing to quality management and student clinical instruction. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time and are not limited to those listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Core competencies in 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 ability to deal 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.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe medical work 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.
Orthopedic outpatient 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.
Maintain proper documentation of patient care and follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
Comply with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies to maintain professional standards.
Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, and patients to support coordinated efforts and high-quality care.
Use effective 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 attainment of 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.
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 the Case Manager for each patient about objective progress, program compliance, appointment attendance, and estimated time until discharge from therapy.
Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students.
Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of 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 health care and dependent care spending accounts (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 and disability
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability