Physical Therapist

Concentra•Tacoma, WA

15d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services for disabled, injured, and diseased patients within a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The Physical Therapist works closely with physicians and other care team members to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and help patients recover and achieve their maximum physical potential. The position also involves documenting and reporting patient care, communicating patient progress and program compliance to the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager, educating patients, and supporting clinical instruction and rehabilitation quality improvement. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and the 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.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work medical 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.

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 policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff, 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 facilitate patients’ 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 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 necessary 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 patients’ 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 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.
Successfully 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 (FSA)
Training in the 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/disability
Relocation assistance when applicable
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability
$10,000 bonus potential and monthly and quarterly bonus incentives