Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra•Anaheim, CA

11d

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 teaching tasks for daily living and work. Care is provided in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and rehabilitation philosophy in occupational medicine. The role plans and delivers physical therapy programs, coordinates care with physicians and other team members, documents treatment, and supports quality management and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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 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.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining 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.
Orthopedic outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care services, including direct evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
Maintain proper patient-care documentation and follow applicable reporting procedures.
Comply with quality assurance procedures, regulations, corporate policies, and professional standards.
Communicate effectively with department staff, medical staff, patients, employers, providers, and other employees to coordinate care.
Use effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; 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 help patients reach their maximum physical potential.
Educate patients on the proper care and use of supports and on performing exercise programs.
Perform or delegate patient treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and hydrotherapy.
Secure a prescription for each patient treated.
Work with physicians to ensure comprehensive services and quality patient care.
Assist marketing staff with tours as needed.
Protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
Attend center meetings and outside educational seminars for professional development.
Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager about each patient’s objective progress, program compliance, appointment attendance, and estimated time to discharge from therapy.
Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students.
Help evaluate rehabilitation quality management effectiveness 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.