Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Longmont, CO

About The Position

The Physical Therapist performs supervisory duties and patient evaluations, helping patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function by learning tasks for daily living and work. Treatment is delivered in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and its occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy. The role provides direct patient care, develops and implements treatment programs, coordinates with physicians and other care team members, documents and reports patient progress, and supports quality management and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and 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 laws and company policies.
Willingness to participate in required initial and ongoing training.
Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
Ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
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.
Successful completion of orientation and training and demonstrated competency in 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 reporting procedures.
Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, and patients to coordinate care and support high-quality service.
Use 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 help patients attain their 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 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 resulting from negligence or dishonesty.
Participate in professional development through 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 rehabilitation quality management effectiveness and assist with developing improved processes.
Ensure compliance with requirements established by relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.
Complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in required physical therapy tasks.