Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients at a Concentra center. Care is delivered 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 through evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and coordinated care with physicians and other staff. The therapist also maintains accurate patient records, communicates progress and treatment expectations to relevant case-management staff, contributes to quality-management processes, and participates in professional development and clinical instruction. 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 properly handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable 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 establishing 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.
Outpatient orthopedic 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 documentation and reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality-assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with staff, 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 recovery and maximize patients’ physical potential.
Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on 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.
Take precautions to protect center assets and property from 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 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 rehabilitation quality-management process and assist with developing improvements.
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.