Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Columbia, MD

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Float provides rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases 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 therapist plans and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, coordinates care with physicians and other staff, documents treatment and progress, and supports patients in reaching their maximum physical potential. The position may also involve clinical instruction for occupational therapy students and participation in rehabilitation quality-management activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated 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 and the ability to treat people with tact and professionalism.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Orthopedic outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
Provide direct patient care, including evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Maintain proper documentation of patient care and follow documentation and reporting procedures.
Comply with quality-assurance policies, applicable regulations, corporate policies, and standards of professional practice.
Communicate effectively with staff in the department and other departments, medical staff, patients, employers, providers, and other employees to coordinate care and provide 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 treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work with physicians to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as needed.
Take necessary 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 about each patient’s objective progress, program and attendance compliance, 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.
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 the 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.
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.
Flexible per diem opportunities.