Physical Therapist Float

Concentra•Fort Myers, FL

13d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Float provides rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases in Concentra centers. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, as well as applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist works with physicians, patients, case managers, and other staff to coordinate high-quality care and support patients’ recovery and maximum physical potential. The position may involve travel between centers as a float role; no specific travel details are provided.

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 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 all levels of employees.
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.
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 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 support patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and in 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 physicians to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
Protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
Attend center meetings and outside educational seminars as part of professional development.
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

$15,000 recruitment bonus.
Eligibility for monthly and quarterly bonuses.
Relocation assistance and housing stipend available.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Paid sick/EID days.
Set schedule and flexible per diem opportunities.
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 the company’s occupational medicine process management model.
Medical Experts Panel and 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.