Physical Therapist PRN
Concentra•Nashville, TN
About The Position
As a Physical Therapist at Concentra, you will provide rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses at a center. Services are delivered 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 patient care, coordinated treatment, appropriate documentation, and helping patients recover and achieve their maximum physical potential.
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.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with people 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.
- Ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining 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 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.
- 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 department staff, 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 on 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.
- 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Colleague referral bonus program.
- Employee discounts.
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, for essential job functions, and for other employment benefits and privileges.
