Physical Therapist - Onsite PRN

Physical Therapist

Concentra is looking for a PRN (as-needed) Physical Therapist at our client's site in Edison, NJ. This is a great opportunity to get experience with employee health, wellness, and safety!

Clinic hours (as-needed coverage opportunities): M-F 10am-6pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of high quality patient care services

• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
• 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
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential
• Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy
• Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures
• Secure prescription for each patient treated
• Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care
• Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary
• Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against 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 the Case Manager for each patient
• Participates in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students
• Participates with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies

Education/Credentials

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Major: Physical Therapy

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred.

Certifications and/or Licenses: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the work state.

Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: No

Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: Yes

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least the following experience: 5 years

Customarily a new graduate to at least five years of demonstrated experience in an orthopedic setting with use of modalities, therapeutic exercises and isokinetic equipment. Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred.

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.

Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees

Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees

Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical 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 as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks

EEO Statement

Concentra provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.