Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Fort Myers, FL

11d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Float provides rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases within Concentra centers. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist plans and delivers treatment to support patients’ recovery and maximize their physical potential, coordinating with physicians, case managers, and other care team members. The posting advertises a $15,000 recruitment bonus, eligibility for monthly and quarterly bonuses, and relocation assistance and a housing stipend may be available. The role also includes professional development, clinical instruction, and participation in rehabilitation quality management.

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 and solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable 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 employees at all levels.
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.
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 department staff, medical staff, patients, and other departments to coordinate care and provide high-quality service.
Demonstrate 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 recovery and help patients attain maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on proper care and use of supports and on performing exercise programs.
Perform or delegate patient treatments, 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 about each patient’s objective progress, program and appointment compliance, 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 effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in developing improved processes.
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.
Complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in required physical therapy tasks.

Benefits

$15,000 recruitment bonus.
Eligibility for monthly and quarterly bonuses.
Relocation assistance and housing stipend may be available.
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Paid sick/EID days.
Set schedule.
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 Concentra’s 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 coverage.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Incentive/RVU bonus.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.
Company-paid long-term disability.