Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Float provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients within Concentra centers. 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 programs, works closely with physicians and other care-team members, and supports patients’ recovery and attainment of their maximum physical potential. The position includes direct patient evaluation and care, treatment documentation, patient education, communication with case managers and injury coordinators, and participation in quality-management and professional-development activities. 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.
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.
Outstanding customer service skills and the 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 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.
Successful completion of orientation and training, and demonstrated 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.
Maintain proper documentation of patient care and secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Comply with quality-assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies to maintain professional standards.
Communicate effectively with staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and provide high-quality service.
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 recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on exercise programs.
Perform or delegate patient treatment, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Work closely with physicians to provide comprehensive services and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
Protect center assets and property from 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 regarding each patient’s 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.
Complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in required physical therapy tasks.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid sick/EID days
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 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 benefits
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability