Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Irvine, KY

13d•$95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a member of the patient care team who provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients within the center. The role aligns with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, rehabilitation philosophy in occupational medicine, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. This position is a float role, and the posting highlights monthly and quarterly bonus incentives. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ physical problems and plans, designs, implements, and interprets treatment programs to support recovery and maximize physical potential. Treatment may include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy. The role also involves patient education, documentation, coordination with physicians and other care team members, and communication about patient progress and anticipated discharge timing. The position contributes to quality management, clinical instruction, professional development, and compliance with licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements. Duties may change at any time.

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 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; ability to maintain working relationships with all levels of employees.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions 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.
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.
Provide direct patient care, including evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow applicable documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies and procedures, 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.
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 attainment of 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 about objective progress, program and appointment compliance, and the 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, and paid sick/EID days.
Set schedule and flexible per diem opportunities.
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 and company-paid long-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, Occupational Health University, and professional on-demand learning modules.
New hire learning program and leadership development program.
Manual therapy certification.
Yearly CEU stipend and CEU time.
Tuition reimbursement.
Malpractice insurance.
Opportunities for advancement locally and nationally.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match.
Competitive salary; state salary range of $95,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on job-related factors.
Colleague referral bonus program.
Colleague discount program.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Incentive/RVU bonus and monthly and quarterly bonus incentives.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.