Physical Therapist (PT)

Company: Concentra
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

$10k Sign on Bonus!

Are you searching for the perfect work/life balance and also passionate about having free evenings and weekends to spend time with family and friends? Are you passionate about finding a quality place to work every single day? Concentra Medical Center is recruiting a Licensed Physical Therapist .

Benefits
Many of our clinics offer working hours M-F, 8 to 5, no nights, no weekends, no holidays - along with 30+ days off a year.
Our robust time off program includes PTO, Holidays, CME, & Extended Illness Days
Training provided in our best-in-class Occupational Medicine Process Management Model
Center Achievement Bonuses
Medical Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
401(k) with Employer Match
Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
Life Insurance/Disability
Colleague Referral Bonus Program

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
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the work state
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

Concentra is the nation's largest provider of workplace health services, and we proudly own and operate 500+ outpatient clinics across the United States, offering Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Physical Therapy and Advanced Specialist services. Our practice is responsible for treating one out of every five injuries sustained in the workplace. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time.

If you're ready for a fresh start, consider Concentra.

_Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans._

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Experience:
Physical Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Waterbury, CT 06704 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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