physical therapist prn

Physical Therapist PRN Location US-PA-Erie Job ID 353604 Pos. Category Therapy - Physical Therapist Pos. Type Per Diem Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Stacy Feldstein Overview Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide rehabilitative services for the treatment of disabled, injured and diseased patients in a center in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers' Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers' philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine and Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations. Responsibilities 1. Ensure delivery of high quality patient care services 2. Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems 3. Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment 4. Ensure proper documentation of patient care 5. Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies 6. Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service and optimal patient care 7. Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities 8. Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner 9. Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential 10. Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs 11. Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy 12. Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures 13. Secure prescription for each patient treated 14. Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care 15. Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary 16. Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty 17. Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars 18. Communicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient 19. Communication regarding the patients' objective progress, compliance with the program, compliance with attendance of scheduled appointments, the therapist's estimated time frame until discharged from therapy 20. Participates in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students 21. Participates with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes 22. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program 2. Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred 3. Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred Job-Related Skills/Competencies 1. Concentra Cor Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility 2. Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions 3. Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism 4. The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies 5. Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required. 6. Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees 7. Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees 8. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills 9. Demonstrated computer skills 10. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment 11. Skill in developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports 12. Skill in time management, planning and workload control 13. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions 14. Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards 15. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with Management, patients, medical staff and the general public 16. Must successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks Additional Data 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Colleague Referral Bonus Program