Physical Therapist

Concentra • Union City, CA

8h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services for patients who are disabled, injured, or diseased within a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach to rehabilitation in occupational medicine, as well as relevant policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist plans, designs, implements, and interprets physical therapy programs to support recovery and help patients attain their maximum physical potential. The position works closely with physicians and other care-team members to coordinate high-quality patient care, monitor progress, and maintain appropriate documentation. The role also contributes to clinical education, quality management, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Excellent customer service skills and 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.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions necessary 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.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate the Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.

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 evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
• Maintain proper documentation of patient care and follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
• Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate services and support optimal patient care.
• Use effective 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 facilitate recovery and maximum physical potential.
• Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on performing 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 physicians 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 about 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 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.
• Successfully 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
• 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 advancement locally and nationally
• 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
• Up to $30,000 recruitment bonus potential
• Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives
• Flexible per diem opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time