Physical Therapist
Concentra
Marietta, GA
Sign-On Bonus

Physical Therapist Float

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 * 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 * Communicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient * 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 * 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 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 * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program * Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred Job-Related Experience * 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 employeesDemonstrated 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 Additional Data Benefits Include: *