Physical Therapist- PRN Clifton NJ (214931-005) - (US-NJ-Paterson - 07544)

Minimum Education: Associate
Job Type: Contract
Jobcode: 214931
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Concentra is looking for talented professionals who will embrace and personify the Company values of:

- A Healing Focus
- A Selfless Heart
- A Tireless Resolve

Successful candidates wioll be those who exemplify the welcoming, respectful & skillful behaviors that support our Company focus on excellend in health, wellness, customer service and a passion for lifestyle change.

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 patient's functional ability:
- Documents treatment plans according to guidelines.
- Communicates with the referring physician, giving full evaluations and patient's progress.
- Provides recommendations for continuance or changes in the patient's 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 Concentra's early intervention philosophy.
- Coordinates with the Center Therapy Director to keep missed appointment rates within acceptable ranges.

Supervisory 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 center's therapy performance.
- Establishes and promotes clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members.
- Assists with tracking and documenting of pre-authorization requirements according to state standards in the patients chart.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

- Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated therapy and counseling knowledge.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human behavior and performance.
- Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to speak effectively to convey information to supervisors, peers, or patients.
- Demonstrated instructing skills to teach others.
- Demonstrated skills at documenting and recording information

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Clinic environment.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

- Licensure requirements of jurisdiction.
- Degree or certification from an accredited Physical Therapist program.
- High school education or equivalent

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

One to two years clinical experience without occupational health background or occupational health experience.


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