Physical Therapist

Concentra•Modesto, CA

10d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to disabled, injured, and diseased patients at a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management, its occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist plans and delivers treatment to support patients’ recovery and maximum physical potential, coordinates care with physicians and multidisciplinary staff, and documents patient care and progress. The role also contributes to quality management, professional development, and clinical instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving, including using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose 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 applicable laws and company policies.
Willingness to participate in initial and ongoing required training.
Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees; ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe medical work environment.
Skill in 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.
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 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 the performance of exercise programs.
Perform or delegate treatment, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work closely with physicians to ensure comprehensive services 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 regarding each patient’s 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 rehabilitation quality management process and assist with developing improved processes.
Ensure compliance with requirements of relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Paid sick/EID days.
Set schedule.
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 (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 and disability coverage.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Incentive/RVU bonus.
Commuter benefits.
Identity theft services.
Company-paid long-term disability.