Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Franklin Park, IL

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at Concentra, you will be a vital member of the patient care team, providing exceptional care in occupational medicine. You will perform patient evaluations and supervisory duties, help patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and teach them to compensate for permanent loss of function in their daily living and working environments. Care is delivered in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and rehabilitation philosophy. The role includes planning, designing, implementing, and interpreting physical therapy treatment programs; delivering or delegating patient treatments; coordinating care with physicians and other team members; and communicating patients’ progress and program compliance. The position also supports quality management, clinical instruction, professional development, and compliance with applicable licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements. Duties may change at any time and are not limited to those listed.

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 use logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Strong customer service skills and ability to interact 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.
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 working relationships with management, patients, medical staff, and the general public.
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.
Maintain proper documentation of patient care and follow reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate efforts and provide high-quality 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 support patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on proper care and use of supports and on performing exercise programs.
Perform or delegate treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work with physicians to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as needed.
Protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
Attend center meetings and outside educational seminars for professional development.
Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager about each patient’s 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.