Position Summary

Concentra is looking for a PRN (as-needed) Physical Therapist at our client's site in Edison, NJ. This is a great opportunity to get experience with employee health, wellness, and safety!

Clinic hours (as-needed coverage opportunities): M-F 10am-6pm

Performs 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.

Essential Duties and 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

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.

Education/Credentials

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Major:

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Masters’ Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the work state

Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: No

Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: Yes

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least the following experience:

5 years

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, preferred

Job-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
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

EEO Statement

Concentra provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.

Clinic hours (as-needed coverage opportunities): M-F 10am-6pm

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Physical Therapist - Onsite PRN