Physical Therapist Float

Concentra; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentra seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our patient care team in California. You will evaluate musculoskeletal conditions, design and implement rehabilitation plans, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting care, educating patients on exercises, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong communication and a patient-focused approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred.
• Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred.
• Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mindset, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care.
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems.
• Support and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment.
• Document patient care thoroughly.
• Ensure compliance with QA policies and regulations.
• Communicate with staff, physicians, and patients for coordinated care.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and exercises.
• Develop treatment programs to facilitate recovery.
• Maintain patient care records and reports.
• Participate in professional development and center meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Initiative

Flexibility

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

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.

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

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 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