Responsibilities

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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 therapists 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

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Qualifications

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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

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CONCENTRA HEALTH SERVICES INC

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