Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Kansas City, KS

10d

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a member of the patient care team who provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients at a center. Services are provided in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, its occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, company policies and procedures, and applicable regulations. The role focuses on high-quality, coordinated patient care, helping patients recover and attain their maximum physical potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
Must successfully complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks.
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.
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.
Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.

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 evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow applicable documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with 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 maximize patients’ 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 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 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.