Physical Therapy Director

at Concentra in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Physical Therapy Director
Location

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID 
296515  

Pos. Category 
Therapy - Physical Therapist  

Pos. Type 
Full Time
Overview

Are 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 the Center Therapy Director, your responsibilities include supervisory duties and providing rehabilitative services for disabled, injured, and diseased patients within the center. You'll align with Concentra Medical Centers' Injury Process Management, their rehabilitation philosophy in occupational medicine, and relevant policies, practices, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Spends 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example, and creating an exceptional patient experience
Manages key clinical center metrics that are provided by Clinical Analytics and relate to quality outcomes and holds therapists accountable: % MS Referred, Visits per Case, % Therapy SDE, % Seen, TOP
Consistently demonstrates all components of the Physical Therapy Guidebook and the Perfect PT visit
Manages clinical outcomes and addresses outlier cases with staff therapists
Ensures clinical workflows to optimize patient capture, processing of referrals and scheduling
Executes therapy plan for each patient with a focus on early intervention and same day evaluation
Creates a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, and patient safety
Works with DTO to identify clinical improvement opportunities
Fosters relationships with employers, referral sources and payer groups through routine communications and engagement opportunities
Masters use of clinical systems to ensure efficient and excellent supportive documentation, appropriate and optimal coding levels, charge capture, and follow-through on all patient care orders
Ensures compliance with individual State Practice Act/Rules and Regulations/WC Regulations
Drives patient and client experience and satisfaction metrics
Actively participates in CLT meetings with COD and CMD to improve quality, patient safety, outlier management, and ensures the ongoing development and growth of the center's business
Maintains and cultivates relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours
Works with DTO and CLT to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies
Promotes, cultivates, and exemplifies Orange Book values for all center colleagues
Develops colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for staff therapists and PTSS within the center
Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient and colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition
Leads and promotes collaboration within CLT and across disciplines to achieve clinical and business outcomes
Accountable for understanding and input on Center financial drivers (GRV, PI, New Injuries, TAT) and outcomes in order to achieve annual business plan
Promotes center initiatives and work flows that are consistent with those in other centers
Possesses financial awareness and provides input to center budget and key business metrics
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.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Science or advanced degree in Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) from an accredited college or university
Must meet licensure requirements of jurisdiction
Job-Related Experience
Customarily at least two years of demonstrated clinical experience in an occupational healthcare setting
Job-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 facts, explore alternatives, and propose... For full info follow application link.

EOE, including disability/veterans

We 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.