Physical Therapist PRN

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 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 perform supervisory duties, evaluate patients, and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, while compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in daily living and work environments, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers Injury Process Management philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine. 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 and procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies. Implement effective communication with own and other departments’ staff, 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 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 regarding the patient’s objective progress, compliance with the program, compliance with attendance of scheduled appointments, and the therapist’s estimated time frame until discharged from therapy. Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students. Participate with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes. Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred. Ortho‑outpatient experience, preferred. 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 and ability to deal with people with tact and professionalism. Ability to 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 relationships with all levels of employees. Demonstrated excellence in customer service. 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 and demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks. Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match. Colleague Referral Bonus Program. Employee Discounts. Base compensation rate in the state range of $58.00 to $65.00 hourly, depending on job‑related factors such as level of experience, geographic location and/or seniority. Equal Opportunity Statement Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Concentra