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Physical Therapist PRN

Concentra, Aurora, CO, United States


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 perform supervisory duties and evaluations on patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, while also teaching them to compensate for permanent loss of function in daily living and working environments, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and rehabilitation philosophy 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, applicable regulations and corporate policies

Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and higher quality service

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 physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate recovery and maximize physical potential

Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and exercise programs

Perform or delegate patient treatment including 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 necessary precautions to protect center assets and property

Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars

Communicate with Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or Case Manager for each patient

Report patient objective progress, program compliance, attendance, and estimated discharge timeline

Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapy assistant students

Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation quality management and assist in process improvements

Ensure compliance with licensing, certification and accreditation rules

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred

Orthopedic outpatient experience, preferred

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

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

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

Outstanding customer service and professionalism in interactions

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in compliance with laws and policies

Willingness to participate in orientation and ongoing training as required

Effective communication with employers, patients, providers and staff

Ability to maintain working relationships with all levels of employees

Strong customer service, computer skills, and time management

Knowledge of safety hazards and safe work practices

Skill in developing and maintaining patient care records and reports

Skill in planning, workload control and problem identification

Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement

Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with management, patients, medical staff and the public

Must successfully complete orientation and demonstrate competency in required physical therapy tasks

Additional Data

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $55.00 to $58.00 hourly depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience and geographic location.

How to Apply

External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careers

Current colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities 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.

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