PRN Physical Therapist — Rehab Impact & Per Diem

Concentra, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Concentra is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in Abilene, TX to provide rehabilitative services for disabled and injured patients. You will evaluate, treat, document, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, evidence-based treatment planning, and education of patients on exercise programs while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional standards within regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred.
• Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred.

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Sense of Urgency

Initiative

Flexibility

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Concentra is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in Abilene, TX to provide rehabilitative services for disabled and injured patients. You will evaluate, treat, document, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, evidence-based treatment planning, and education of patients on exercise programs while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional standards within regulatory guidelines.