Physical Therapist - Licensure Applicant

Overview

A Physical Therapist – Conditional License (PT-CL) is a Physical Therapist who has applied to the state boards for a PT license and has been granted the conditional or provisional ability to evaluate and treat patients under direct / onsite supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. PT-CL’s are responsible for the care, direction and progression of physical therapy patients and their treatments under the direct supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. The PT-CL is member of the outpatient therapy services team and will assist in department maintenance and delivering the best quality care possible. Under direction, 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 guiding 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist.
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist.
• 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.
• 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 efficiency 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.

Keywords: Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist | PT | Physical Therapy | Orthopedic Physical Therapist | Rehabilitation Therapist | Sports Physical Therapist | Outpatient Physical Therapist | Sports Medicine Therapist | Clinical Director of Physical Therapy | Lead Physical Therapist | Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy

Qualifications

Education/Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Degree from an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy and approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the State (work state)

Additional Data

Benefits Include:

• Flexible per diem opportunities*
• Concentra CEU courses
• Malpractice insurance*
• Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally*
• Traditional 401k
• Competitive compensation*
• Colleague referral bonus program*
• Colleague discount program*

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Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans