Physical Therapist PRN
About The Position
Concentra is a national health care company providing occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, physical therapy, wellness services, and onsite employer health services. The Physical Therapist – Conditional License (PT-CL) has applied for a state physical therapy license and has been granted conditional or provisional authority to evaluate and treat patients under the direct, onsite supervision of a state-licensed Physical Therapist. The PT-CL is responsible for patient care, treatment direction, and treatment progression under that direct supervision. As a member of the outpatient therapy services team, the PT-CL helps maintain the department and deliver high-quality care. Under direction, the role performs supervisory duties and patient evaluations, helps patients improve motor functions and reasoning abilities, and helps them compensate for permanent functional losses so they can perform tasks in daily living and working environments. Care is provided in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and rehabilitation philosophy in occupational medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Degree from an APTA-approved school of Physical Therapy and approval by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the state where the work is performed.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality patient care services under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist.
- Provide direct patient care, including evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems, under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist.
- Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
- Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow 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 services and provide high-quality care.
- Use effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Inform the Administrator promptly about department problems, needs, and solutions.
- Plan, design, implement, and interpret physical therapy treatment programs to support patient recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential.
- Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on performing exercise programs.
- Perform or delegate patient treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
- Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
- Work closely with the physician to support comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
- Take necessary precautions to protect center assets and property from loss or waste caused by 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 regarding objective progress, program compliance, attendance at scheduled appointments, 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 efficiency 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
