(Archived) Physical Therapist - Center Therapy Director - Outpatient Orthopedics

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides rehabilitative services for the treatment of disabled, injured and diseased patients in a center in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers’ philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine and Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities (Process Management / Content Management skills)

Conducts evaluations on physician referrals and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Ensures other treating medical professionals have necessary information to evaluate patient’s functional.
Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses.
Communicates with all therapy patients, setting expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing education and motivation.
Develops knowledge of best demonstrated practices and specific quality indicators to measure and improve them.
Communicates with employers concerning specific rehabilitation issues of injured employees, and meets with employers to discuss Concentra’s early intervention philosophy.
Participates with leadership team overseeing daily operation and direction of the center.
Ensures operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards in occupational medicine and Concentra Health Services.
Establishes policies and procedures for the center.
Establishes budgetary goals.
Coordinates with the leadership team to keep missed appointment rates within acceptable ranges.
Business / Financial Responsibilities:

Evaluates capital equipment and staff needed to fulfill rehabilitation responsibilities.
Participates with leadership team to bring new business to the center.
Provides statistical analysis of the center’s therapy performance.
Establishes and promotes clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members.
Tracks and documents pre-authorization requirements according to state standards in the patients chart.