Physical Therapist PRN
Concentra•Knoxville, TN
About The Position
At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a member of the patient care team, providing rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients in a 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 delivering high-quality, coordinated patient care and helping patients recover and reach their maximum physical potential. The position also involves documenting and communicating patient care and progress, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary staff, educating patients, supporting quality management, and complying with relevant professional and regulatory standards. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, and the description is not intended to be comprehensive.
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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Perform 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, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
- Communicate effectively with staff in the department and other departments, 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 patient 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 ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
- Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
- Take necessary precautions to protect center assets and property from loss or waste due to 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 compliance, appointment attendance, 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
- Employee Discounts.
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
