Physical Therapist

Concentra • Riverside, CA

10d • $97,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients within a Concentra center. The role aligns with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist delivers and documents high-quality patient care, develops and carries out treatment programs, coordinates with physicians and other care team members, and supports patients’ recovery and maximum physical potential. The role also includes communication with case-management staff, participation in quality improvement and professional development, and compliance with relevant licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements. Duties and responsibilities 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 interact 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 employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions 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.

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 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 care and provide high-quality service.
• 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 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 precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste caused by 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 and appointment attendance compliance, 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 requirements 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 (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
• LifeWorks employee assistance program
• Company-funded HSA
• Short-term disability
• Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and dependent care (FSA)
• Training in the 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
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• 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
• Competitive salary
• Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time