Physical Therapist

Concentra•Charlotte, NC

11d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative services to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases at a Concentra center. The role follows Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management approach, occupational medicine rehabilitation philosophy, and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. The therapist plans and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, coordinates care with physicians and other staff, documents patient progress, and supports patients in recovering and achieving their maximum physical potential. The position also contributes to quality management, student clinical instruction, professional development, and effective communication with patients, medical staff, case managers, and other departments. A $10,000 recruitment bonus is offered, and the position is eligible for monthly and quarterly bonuses.

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 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 needed to establish 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.

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 evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Document patient care and follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
Comply with quality assurance policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies to maintain professional standards.
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 support recovery and maximum physical potential.
Educate patients about proper care and use of supports and how to perform 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 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 attendance 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 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
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
$10,000 recruitment bonus
Eligibility for monthly and quarterly bonuses