Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Reno, NV

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a member of the patient care team and provides clinical care to help patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. The therapist also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and rehabilitation-in-occupational-medicine philosophy. The role includes supervisory duties, patient evaluations, direct treatment, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with physicians and other care-team members. The therapist communicates patient progress, program compliance, attendance, and estimated discharge timing to the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager. The position also supports clinical education, quality-management activities, and compliance with relevant regulations and professional standards.

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 properly handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with 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.
Excellent customer-service skills.
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.
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.
Perform 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 and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and provide high-quality service.
Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities, and 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 their maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on the 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 the physician to ensure comprehensive services and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
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 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.