Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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 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 training as required.
• Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Orthopedic outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluating muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems.
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care and follow applicable documentation and reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional standards by complying with quality assurance policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies.
• 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 facilitate patient recovery and maximum physical potential.
• Educate patients on 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 closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive service delivery and quality patient care.
• Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
• Take necessary precautions to protect center assets and property from loss or waste due to 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 for each patient about objective progress, program compliance, appointment attendance, 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 effectiveness of 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.