Physical Therapist - Lancaster / Reading, PA (part-time) (214961 - (US-PA-Reading - 19640)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Part Time
Jobcode: 214961
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Concentra owns and operates over 300 outpatient orthopedic medical center locations in 40 states with over 400+ therapists. We place a big emphasis on customer service towards our staff and external customers. The same emphasis is applied towards development and ongoing education of staff through continuing education opportunities - over half of our therapists hold manual therapy certifications. We have a strong focus on developing physician/therapist relationships based on mutual respect for each others skill sets. A Concentra therapist will have the opportunity to provide services to the private/group health and Occupational Medicine client as well as providing Wellness services to the general population. Our philosophy is focused towards a dynamic early intervention (seeing patients typically within 1 to 3 days of their injury) functional approach to musculoskeletal medicine. Our focus is on education, manual therapy and exercise based programs. We identify highly motivated therapists who understand customer service towards patients and the employers we serve. Concentra takes pride in the development of master clinicians through focused continuing education programs.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS SUMMARY

- Sponsorship in a recognized APTA accredited manual therapy residency program, The Manual Therapy Institute. Commonly referred to as MTI
- Funding for ongoing academic education/certifications such as transitional DPT
- Annual continuing-education assistance ($1,000 towards CME annually - plus 3 CME days)
- Paid licensure renewals, paid state and national APTA dues

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides treatment to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine.

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 patients functional ability:
- Documents treatment plans according to guidelines
- Communicates with the referring physician, giving full evaluations and patients progress.
- Provides recommendations for continuance or changes in the patients therapy program.
- Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses.
- Communicates with all therapy patients, setting expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing educations 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 Concentras early intervention philosophy.
- Coordinates with the Center Therapy Director to keep missed appointment rates within acceptable ranges.

Business / Financial Responsibilities

- Participates with the evaluation of capital equipment and staff needed to fulfill its rehabilitation responsibilities.
- Participates with the Center Therapy Director to bring new business to the center.
- Assists with statistical analysis of the centers therapy performance.
- Establishes and promotes clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members.

REQUIREMENTS:

- 4 year (or greater) degree and state issued PT license REQUIRED
- manual therapy
- outpatient orthopedics


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