Physical Therapist

Concentra • South San Francisco, CA

13d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services for patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases within a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, along with applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist plans and delivers individualized treatment, coordinates care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, documents patient care, and monitors patient progress and participation. The position also supports quality management, clinical education, professional development, and compliance with requirements set by licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Demonstrated 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 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.
• 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.
• Must 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 applicable 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 department and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate efforts and provide high-quality service and optimal care.
• 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 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 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 necessary precautions to protect center assets and property from loss or waste caused by negligence or dishonesty.
• Attend center meetings and outside educational seminars as part of professional development.
• Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager about patients’ 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 requirements established by relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick/EID days
• Medical and prescription plans
• Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
• Supplemental health benefits (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
• 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
• 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
• Up to $20,000 bonus potential
• Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time