Physical Therapist PRN Concentra•Newark, NJ. Physical Therapist PRNLocation US-NJ-NewarkJob ID348158Pos. CategoryTherapy - Physical TherapistPos. TypePer DiemRecruiter : Full Name: First LastAlisa CohenOverviewAre 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.As 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.Responsibilities- 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 bodiesThis 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. Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program- Masters' Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred- Ortho-outpatient experience, preferredJob-Related Skills/Competencies- Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility- Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key Concentra Go to Apply