Physical Therapist

JAG Physical Therapy • Woodbridge, NJ

6d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides care to help patients heal, recover, improve pain levels and tolerance, and maximize functional independence. The role calls for a forward-thinking clinician who can assess patients’ strengths and weaknesses, devise effective treatment plans, maintain patient confidentiality, and encourage patients in a high-energy, positive environment.

JAG Physical Therapy is a comprehensive outpatient orthopedic physical therapy company with more than 150 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The organization describes its care-first rehabilitation model and supportive, close-knit workplace as focused on patient outcomes and team camaraderie.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Completed state-regulated CEU requirements in the applicable state (New York or New Jersey).
• Valid CPR license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Experience or knowledge with EMR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient-care data in accordance with service, regulatory, and third-party payer guidelines, including evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge plans, and team communications.
• Record daily billing and follow department productivity guidelines.
• Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient history, understanding diagnoses, and researching unfamiliar diagnoses as needed.
• Select and administer tests and measures, and synthesize results to establish diagnoses, goals, prognosis, and a plan of care.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their support systems.
• Reassess patients and modify plans of care and goals as needed.
• Identify the need for consultation or referral to other healthcare professionals or services, and initiate and complete discharge plans.
• Educate and train patients and their support systems, including in ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities, rehabilitation equipment use, and community reintegration.
• Manage treatment, plans of care, and exercise prescriptions for an assigned patient caseload.
• Provide safe and effective interventions in compliance with JAG, including therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities.
• Document treatment data and notes using Prompt EMR.
• Oversee support staff, including PTAs, ATCs, and PT aides.
• Attend the annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar.
• Promote JAG in the community through lectures and presentations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $7,500.
• Relocation bonus up to $2,500.
• Competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• HSA options, including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits.
• $10,000 term life insurance benefit at no cost to employees.
• Up to four weeks of PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education reimbursements.
• Yearly review for growth opportunities.
• New Grad Mentorship Program.
• Professional Development Growth Tracks.
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families.
• TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks.
• Close-knit and supportive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time