Physical Therapist PRNnLocation US-NJ-CliftonnJob ID 309867nPos. Category Therapy - Physical TherapistnPos. Type Per DiemnOverviewnnAre you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.nnAs a Physical Therapist, you will provide rehabilitative services for the treatment of disabled, injured and diseased patients in a center in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers' Injury Process Management and Concentra Medical Centers' philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine and Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations.nnResponsibilitiesnnEnsure delivery of high quality patient care servicesnPerform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problemsnSupport and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatmentnEnsure proper documentation of patient carenMaintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policiesnImplement 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 carenDemonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilitiesnInform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely mannernPlan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potentialnEducate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programsnPerform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapynFollow appropriate documentation and reporting proceduresnSecure prescription for each patient treatednWork closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient carenAssist marketing staff with tours as necessarynTake all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonestynParticipate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminarsnCommunicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patientnCommunication regarding the patients' objective progress, compliance with the program, compliance with attendance of scheduled appointments, the therapist's estimated time frame until discharged from therapynParticipates in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant studentsnParticipates with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processesnEnsures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodiesnnThis 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.nnQualificationsnnBachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy programnMasters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferrednnJob-Related ExperiencennCustomarily a new graduate to at least five years of demonstrated experience in an orthopedic setting with use of modalities, therapeutic exercises and isokinetic equipmentnOrtho-outpatient experience, preferrednnJob-Related Skills/CompetenciesnnConcentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and FlexibilitynAbility to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutionsnOutstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalismnThe ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policiesnDemonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.nDemonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employeesnDemonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employeesnDemonstrated excellent customer service skillsnDemonstrated computer skillsnKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environmentnSkill in developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reportsnSkill in time management, planning and workload controlnSkill in identifying problems and recommending solutionsnSkill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standardsnSkill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with Management, patients, medical staff and the general publicnMust successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasksnnAdditional DatannThis job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.nnWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.nnConcentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteransnnEOE, including disability/veteransnWe consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.