Physical Therapist

Concentra•Richmond, CA

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients within a Concentra center. The role aligns care with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management rehabilitation philosophy, occupational medicine practices, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate high-quality patient care, support recovery, and help patients reach their maximum physical potential. The position also includes patient education, documentation, communication about patient progress, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Concentra Core Competencies of 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.
Strong customer service skills and the 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 maintaining 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 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.
Maintain 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 employee’s 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 maximum physical potential.
Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and the performance of 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 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 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 regarding each patient’s 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

Up to $30,000 recruiting bonus potential.
Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives.
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.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Incentive/RVU bonus.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.
Company-paid long-term disability.