Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist Float at Concentra, you will provide rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases within the center. You will align care with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, coordinating care with physicians and other staff, documenting treatment, and supporting patients’ recovery and physical potential. The position may also involve clinical instruction, quality-management activities, and professional development.

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 interact tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable 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, and ability to maintain working relationships at all employee levels.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe medical 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.
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 multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards and comply with quality assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and support high-quality service.
Use effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Inform the Administrator promptly of department problems, needs, and solutions.
Plan, design, implement, and interpret physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate recovery and help patients attain 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 support 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 and appointment compliance, and estimated time until discharge from therapy.
Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students.
Help evaluate 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

$10,000 bonus and eligibility for monthly and quarterly bonuses.
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, 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 coverage.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Incentive/RVU bonus.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.
Company-paid long-term disability.