Physical Therapist, Onsite - PRN

Onsite Innovations has an immediate need for an experienced and passionate PRN Industrial Physical Therapist to offer as needed coverage at our client’s site in Pennsauken, NJ South Brunsick, NJ and Phialdelphia, PA. This position offers an opportunity to work at a dynamic worksite and make an impact on employee health, wellness, and safety!
Performs supervisory duties and evaluations on patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers’ Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers’ philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine.

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
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.
Bachelor’s Degree

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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
Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: No
Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: Yes

5 years
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 Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and FlexibilityAbility to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutionsOutstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalismThe ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policiesConcentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and FlexibilityAbility to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutionsOutstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalismThe ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policiesDemonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employeesDemonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employeesDemonstrated excellent customer service skillsDemonstrated computer skillsKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environmentSkill in developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reportsSkill in time management, planning and workload controlSkill in identifying problems and recommending solutionsSkill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standardsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with Management, patients, medical staff and the general publicMust successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.