Physical Therapist Float

Concentra; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Recruitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Job summary

Concentra in Fort Myers, FL, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to join its patient care team. You will deliver high-quality PT services, evaluate patients, and coordinate with physicians to ensure comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient education, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate holds a PT degree with orthopedics outpatient experience and demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills to support optimal patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred.
• Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred.
• HIPAA knowledge and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and staff.
• Strong customer service and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care services.
• Evaluate muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems.
• Coordinate treatment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care accurately.
• Maintain compliance with QA policies and regulations.
• Communicate with staff, physicians and patients for coordinated care.
• Design and implement PT treatment programs for recovery.
• Educate patients on proper care and exercise.
• Document and report patient progress and care decisions.
• Assist marketing with center tours as needed.

Skills

Service mentality

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Initiative

Flexibility

Customer service

Communication with staff

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Overview

$15,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS and eligible for Monthly and Quarterly Bonuses!

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STIPEND AVAILABLE!

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.

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
• 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 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 solutionsSkill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality contro