Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Charlotte, NC

18d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services for disabled, injured, and diseased patients at a Concentra 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 exceptional patient care, recovery, and helping patients attain their maximum physical potential. The therapist evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs, educates patients, documents care, coordinates with physicians and other care team members, and communicates patients’ progress and attendance. The role also includes supporting quality management, maintaining compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements, participating in professional development and clinical instruction, and protecting center assets. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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 properly 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 for establishing 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.
Successful completion of orientation and training and demonstrated competency in 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 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 procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff, medical staff, patients, employers, providers, and other departments to coordinate care and deliver 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 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 the physician to support 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 through negligence or dishonesty.
Attend center meetings and outside educational seminars as part of professional development.
Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager regarding patients’ objective progress, program and 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 process improvements.
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.