Physical Therapist

Thegradcafe • Waldwick, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is a forward-thinking professional who excels at assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. You will be expected to operate in a high-energy, positive-thinking environment and offer patients encouragement to achieve their goals. You will utilize your training and skills to aid patients in the goals of healing, recovering, improving pain level/tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. The Staff Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, implements treatment plans, and executes plans of care on a daily basis.

Who We Are:

JAG Physical Therapy's care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient orthopedic physical therapy company with 100 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area's top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area's largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

What You'll Love About Us:

Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus
Up to $2,500 relocation bonus
Quarterly Bonuses
Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
$10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees
Up to 4 weeks PTO
401(k) with company match
MedBridge Membership
Yearly review for growth opportunities
Professional Development Growth Tracks
Tuition discounts for employees and their families
TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks
Our workplace fosters a close-knit and supportive environment where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another, creating a strong sense of unity and camaraderie

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree required, Doctorate degree preferred
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice
Completed state-regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ)
Valid CPR License
Experience/knowledge with EMR software is preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong clinical decision-making skills
Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as a team member and individually with minimal supervision
Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times

What You'll Do:

Collect and record patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies, and third-party payers, reflecting an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care.
This includes, but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans, and communication with team members.
Additionally, record daily billing and follow department guidelines for productivity.
Prepare for evaluations according to department policies/procedures and standards of practice, including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses, and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
Select and administer tests and measures.
Synthesize evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care.
Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and the patient's support system. Assess and re-assess the need for modifications to the plan of care and goals.
Identify the need for consultations and/or refer the patient to another healthcare professional or health care services. Initiate and complete discharge plans.
Provide education/training to patients and/or their support systems.
Functional Training, including ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities (e.g., transfers, bed mobility), rehabilitation equipment prescription and training, and community reintegration.
Responsible for treatment, plan of care, and exercise prescription for patient caseload.
Provide interventions to patients that are safe, effective, and in compliance with JAG.
Musculoskeletal Interventions, including therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities.
Provide data and note writing using WEB PT EMR for all treatments provided.
Oversee support staff of PTA, ATC, and PT aides.
Attend annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar.
Promote JAG in the community through lectures and presentations.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you'll love about us section is based on full-time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type. #J-18808-Ljbffr