Physical Therapist PRN
Concentra•Norfolk, VA
•$36 - $56
About The Position
At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a member of the patient care team and provides rehabilitative services for patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases. Services are delivered at a center in accordance with Concentra’s Injury Process Management, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, company policies and procedures, and applicable regulations. The therapist works closely with physicians and other care team members to coordinate treatment and support high-quality patient care. The role includes evaluating patients’ physical problems, planning and implementing individualized therapy programs, delivering or delegating treatments, educating patients, and documenting care and progress. The therapist also contributes to quality management, clinical instruction, professional development, and communication with case-management and injury-coordination staff. Duties and responsibilities may change, and this description is not an exhaustive list.
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.
- 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.
- Must successfully complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in required physical therapy tasks.
- Concentra Core Competencies: service mentality, attention to detail, sense of urgency, initiative, and flexibility.
- Ability to use logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
- Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
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 multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
- Document patient care and follow required documentation and reporting procedures.
- Comply with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
- Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, patients, employers, providers, and other employees to coordinate care and service.
- Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; 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 maximum physical potential.
- Educate patients about proper care and use of supports and how to perform exercise programs.
- Perform or delegate treatment, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
- Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
- Work closely with physicians to support comprehensive services 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 through center meetings and outside educational seminars.
- Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager regarding each patient's 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 rehabilitation quality management and assist with improving 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Colleague referral bonus program.
- Employee discounts.
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, in performing essential job functions, and in receiving other benefits and privileges of employment.
