Physical Therapist PRN
About The Position
At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a vital member of the patient care team, providing clinical care intended to improve the health of America's workforce. The role performs supervisory duties and patient evaluations, helps patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and teaches patients how to compensate for permanent loss of function in daily living and working environments. Care is delivered in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and its occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy. The Physical Therapist plans, designs, implements, and interprets treatment programs; performs or delegates patient treatments; and works closely with physicians, case managers, and other care-team members to support coordinated, high-quality patient care. The role also documents care, supports quality assurance and process improvement, complies with applicable regulations and professional standards, and participates in professional development and clinical instruction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
- Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact tactfully and professionally.
- Ability to properly 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 needed 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.
- 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 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 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.
- Demonstrate 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 attainment of maximum physical potential.
- Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and in 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 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 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.
