Physical Therapist PRN Outpatient Orthopedics

Company: Concentra
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on Indeed, that the salary rate/range set forth herein was provided by Indeed. Concentra's market specific rate/range will be provided during the interview process.From our Dallas corporate headquarters to our clinics and worksite--locations, Concentra colleagues remain focused on our driving purpose:--to provide superb patient and employer experience by delivering the--highest quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable, caring manner. We--do this by putting all customers (internal and external) first and by--displaying:o A healing focuso A selfless hearto A tireless resolvePerforms supervisory duties and evaluations on patients and helps them--improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also--compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform--tasks in their daily living and working environments, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers' Injury--Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers' philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational--medicine.

Responsibilities:
THE DETAILS--- 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:
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS--- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program--- Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred--- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the work stateJOB-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, preferredJOB-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.

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