Physical Therapist

Concentra•Fremont, CA

13d•$110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a vital member of the patient care team, providing rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients within the center. The role aligns with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The position is eligible for a base salary of $110,000 to $145,000 annually, depending on job-related factors such as experience, work location, and seniority. Recruitment bonuses up to $30,000 and monthly and quarterly bonus incentives may also be available. The Physical Therapist plans, designs, implements, and interprets treatment programs to support patient recovery and maximum physical potential. The role coordinates care with physicians, colleagues, patients, and case-management staff; documents patient care and progress; and contributes to quality assurance, professional development, and clinical instruction. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated 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 deal with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to 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, and ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work 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.
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.
Ensure 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 staff in the department and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate efforts and provide high-quality service and 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 facilitate patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and the performance of exercise programs.
Perform or delegate patient treatment, 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 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 for each patient regarding 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.

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 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 local and national advancement
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
Recruitment bonus potential up to $30,000
Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives