Job Description
Physical Therapist opportunity in an Outpatient Orthopedics setting.
Concentra, with over 300 outpatient clinics in 40 states, seeks a stellar Physical Therapist to join our team! We treat acute musculoskeletal injuries in working men and women! Our philosophy is focused towards a dynamic early intervention (seeing patients typically within 1 to 3 days of their injury) functional approach to musculoskeletal medicine. Our focus is on education, manual therapy and exercise based programs. Concentra takes pride in the development of master clinicians through focused continuing education programs.
We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, which includes:
- Sponsorship for an APTA accredited manual therapy residency program.
- Transitional DPT Assistance
- Annual continuing-education assistance - $1,000 towards CME annually / plus 3 CME days.
- Competitive compensation package, including a new incentive plan.
- Work/life balance: most clinics are open M-F.
- Manageable caseload of approx. 11-14 pts/day.
- Paid licensure renewals, paid state and national APTA dues.
- Medica/Dental/Vision/401K/ PTO plan.
- Evidence based practice.
The Physical Therapist must ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by self and the center colleagues by putting all customers (internal and external) first and displaying:
- A healing focus
- A selfless heart
- A tireless resolve
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides treatment to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Responsibilities (Process Management / Content Management skills)
-Conducts an initial evaluation on physician referrals and develops appropriate treatment plans.
-Ensures that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patients functional ability:
-Documents treatment plans according to guidelines
-Communicates with the referring physician, giving full evaluations and patients progress.
-Provides recommendations for continuance or changes in the patients therapy program.
-Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses.
-Communicates with all therapy patients, setting expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing educations and motivation.
-Develops knowledge of best demonstrated practices and specific quality indicators to measure and improve them.
-Communicates with employers concerning specific rehabilitation issues of injured employees as indicated and meets with employers to discuss Concentras early intervention philosophy.
-Coordinates with the Center Therapy Director to keep missed appointment rates within acceptable ranges.
Business / Financial Responsibilities
-Participates with the evaluation of capital equipment and staff needed to fulfill its rehabilitation responsibilities.
-Participates with the Center Therapy Director to bring new business to the center.
-Assists with statistical analysis of the centers therapy performance.
-Establishes and promotes clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members.
-Assists with tracking and documenting of pre-authorization requirements according to state standards in the patients chart.
Supervisory Responsibilities
-Assists with the interviewing of prospective therapy staff and provides feedback
-Assists with the coordination of the centers therapy staff schedules to ensure efficient productivity while meeting client needs.
-Assist with the evaluation of the performance of all Therapy Technician staff and Physical Therapist Assistants on an annual basis.
-Assists with evaluating the performance of any staff member at the center for the purpose of promotion and make recommendations.
-Assist the with the disciplinary process for all Therapy Technician staff members, Physical Therapist Assistants
-Assist with identifying issues in need of disciplinary action.
-Assist determining the point at which the action has been corrected, further discipline must be conducted, or if termination is necessary.
Other Responsibilities
-Communicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient.
-Participates in clinical instruction of university physical therapy and/or physical therapist assistant students.
-Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and implements new and improved processes.
-Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
-Develops a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), their State Workers Compensation law
-Develop or improve occupational medicine services and overall teamwork within the centers.
-Meets with the Regional Therapy Director or the designee on a regular basis to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of new policies and other issues as indicated.
-Participates regularly in professional continuing education.
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Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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