Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physical Therapist is a vital member of the patient care team, providing rehabilitative services to patients who are disabled, injured, or diseased. Services are delivered in a center in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, its occupational-medicine rehabilitation philosophy, company policies and procedures, and applicable regulations. The role focuses on helping patients recover and reach their maximum physical potential while ensuring coordinated, high-quality care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ physical problems, plans and implements treatment programs, provides or delegates therapies, and educates patients on supports and exercise programs. The role works closely with physicians, patients, case managers, and other staff; maintains accurate documentation; participates in quality improvement and professional development; and complies with applicable licensing, certification, accreditation, safety, and privacy requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to 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 all levels of employees.
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.
Must 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.
Provide direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance 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.
Use 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 in performing 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 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 for each patient about objective progress, program and appointment compliance, and the 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.