Ergonomics Physical Therapist at Premise Health

Healthcare Without Rival

Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, serving over 11 million eligible lives across more than 2,500 of the largest commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. Premise partners with its clients to offer fully connected care – in-person and in the digital environment. It operates more than 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, delivering care through the Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions. 

Premise delivers value by simplifying complexity and breaking down barriers to give diverse member populations access to convenient, integrated, high-quality care. We offer more than 30 products, delivering the breadth and depth of care required to serve organizations' total populations. The result is healthcare that meets the needs of members and their families, helping them live healthier while lowering costs for organizations. 

Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a full time, Physical Therapist to join our team in Gaithersburg, MD. 

Ideal candidate will have occupational/workplace health ergonomics and orthopedic physical therapy experience. 

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

This position starts February 2025. The schedule is Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p

Essential Functions:  

• Premise Health Physical Therapists work in collaboration with other Health Center staff members including, doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, dietitians, wellness coaches, as well as community providers to promote health and wellness to onsite employees and their dependents. 
• Our physical therapist practice according to APTA professional standards, recognizing the importance of current physical therapy research, critical clinical reasoning and the patient’s values when evaluating, assessing and developing a treatment plan for each unique patient. 
• We successfully promote direct access to physical therapy services at the majority of our Health Centers, as such our PTs are able to practice at their highest skill level. 
• Continuity of care and patient centeredness are hallmarks of the Premise Health mission and as such, our PTs are expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication by participating in Health Center meetings, patient care meetings and through their documentation and reporting to onsite and community referral sources.
• Physical therapists participate in continuing competence activities including peer review, presentations, and optionally grand rounds. 
• Onsite PTs may work closely with our client’s stakeholders including, safety officers, ergonomists, human resources and other vendors to promote employee safety in the workplace. 
• Depending on the workplace setting and the scope of services, a Premise Health PT is able to effect positive behavior change in the eligible population, beyond the clinical setting by:
• Developing and administering injury prevention and health promotion presentations, workshops and other programing for the onsite employees and other eligible populations.
• Teaching “real time” proper body mechanics at the employee’s workstation.
• Assessing and correcting poor ergonomics.
• Developing and administering specific programs when a need is identified. Examples of programs our therapists have developed are: Weekend Warrior musculoskeletal screens, Triathlon preparation workshops, Health Back Programs, and Stretch and Flex exercise classes. 
• May require other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• All state licenses/certifications to practice 
• Current board certificate (if applicable)
• Degree from accredited Physical/Occupational Therapy School
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer -the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.
• At least three years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient physical therapy clinic or other ambulatory care clinic.

Preferred Experience: 

• Occupational Health/Ergonomic experience preferred
• Orthopedic experience preferred 
• Knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred. 
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations in occupational health settings preferred.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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