Physical Therapist

Concentra•Waterbury, CT

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients at a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach to occupational-medicine rehabilitation and complies with applicable policies, practices, regulations, and licensing requirements. The therapist works closely with physicians, case managers, injury coordinators, patients, and other staff to deliver coordinated, high-quality care and support patients’ recovery and maximum physical potential. The position involves evaluating patients’ physical conditions; planning, implementing, and interpreting treatment programs; providing or delegating therapeutic interventions; educating patients; documenting and reporting care; and monitoring progress and adherence to treatment. The therapist also contributes to quality management, clinical education, professional development, and effective center operations. The posting describes bonus incentives, a sign-on bonus, and a range of employee benefits and learning opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
Ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with laws and company policies.
Willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
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.
Ability to make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.

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.
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 department and other departments, medical staff, and patients to coordinate efforts and provide high-quality service and optimal patient care.
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 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.
Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures and 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 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 about 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 rehabilitation quality management process and assist with developing improved processes.
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.

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, 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
Life insurance and disability coverage
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability
Monthly and quarterly bonus incentives
$20,000 sign-on bonus