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(Archived) Outpatient Orthopedics - Physical Therapist - PRN

Last Updated: 8/06/14

Job Description

Acting on a prescription and according to professional standards, evaluates, plans and executes patients’ treatment programs and supervises Therapy staff in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers’ philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine and in accordance with Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities (Process Management / Content Management skills)

Conducts an initial evaluation on physician referrals and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Ensures that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient’s functional ability.
Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses for referral to occupational therapy as well as advances in the field.
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 as indicated and meets with employers to discuss Concentra’s early intervention philosophy.
Business / Financial Responsibilities

Participates in the evaluation of the capital equipment and staff needed to fulfill rehabilitation responsibilities.
Participates with the Center Therapy Director to bring new business to the center.
Assists with the provision of statistical analysis of the center’s therapy performance.
Establishes and promotes clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members.
Assists in tracking of pre-authorization requirements according to state standards in the patients chart.
Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists with the interviewing of prospective therapy staff and provides feedback
Assists with the coordination of the center’s therapy staff schedules to ensure efficient productivity while meeting client needs.
Assists with evaluation of the performance of all therapy Technician staff, Physical Therapist Assistant’s and/or Physical Therapists.
Assists with evaluating the performance of any Physical Therapist staff member at the center for the purpose of promotion.
Assists with the disciplinary process for all Therapy Technician staff members, Physical Therapist Assistant’s and/or Physical Therapist.
Assists in identifying issues in need of disciplinary action.
Assists in determining the point at which the action has been corrected, further discipline must be conducted, or if termination is necessary.

Company Details

Addison, Texas, United States
Concentra is a national medical practice focused on improving Americas health, one patient at a time. We provide occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, physical therapy, and wellness services from more than 320 medical centers in 40 states. In addition to these medical center locations, Concentra serves employers by providing a broad range of health advisory services and operating more...