Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Columbia, MD

9d•$85,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Float provides rehabilitative services for disabled, injured, and diseased patients within Concentra centers. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach and occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, along with applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers treatment programs, coordinates care with physicians and other staff, documents patient progress, and supports quality assurance and professional development. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to properly 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.

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.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff in own and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate services and support 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 support recovery and patients’ maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on 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 physicians to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
Protect center assets and property against loss or waste through 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 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 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
Medical and prescription plans
Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
LifeWorks employee assistance program
Company-funded HSA
Short-term disability
Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care 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
Colleague referral bonus program
Colleague discount program
Life insurance/disability
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability
Competitive salary