Physical Therapist

Concentra•Tacoma, WA

15d

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at Concentra, you will be a vital member of the patient care team, providing rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases. You will align your work with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, while following applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The role focuses on high-quality patient care, coordinated treatment, and helping patients recover and reach their maximum physical potential. The position includes evaluating patients, planning and delivering physical therapy programs, documenting care, communicating progress with relevant care-team members, and contributing to quality improvement and clinical education. 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.
Demonstrated competence in required physical therapy tasks after successfully completing orientation and training.
Ability to use logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions when making decisions or solving problems.
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 employees at all levels.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing 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.

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.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies, 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 patient care.
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 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 treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work closely with the physician 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 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, attendance at scheduled appointments, 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

Potential $10,000 bonus, monthly and quarterly bonus incentives, and incentive/RVU bonus.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick/EID days.
Set schedule and 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.
Employee assistance program.
Company-funded HSA.
Short-term disability and company-paid long-term disability.
Pre-tax health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Training in the occupational medicine process management model.
Medical Experts Panel and Concentra CEU courses.
New-hire learning program and 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 and colleague discount program.
Life insurance.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.