Physical Therapist Per Diem

JAG Physical Therapy•Yonkers, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Per Diem Physical Therapist is a healthcare professional who provides therapy services on an as-needed basis, typically filling in for staff shortages or covering vacations and leaves of absence. The Physical Therapist is a forward-thinking individual who excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion & maintain patient confidentiality. Must operate a high-energy, positive-thinking environment and offer patients positive encouragement to achieve their goals. You will be expected to utilize your training and skills to aid patients in the goal of healing, recovering, improving pain level/tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. Staff Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, implements a treatment plan and executes plan of care on a daily basis.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree required
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in
Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ)
Valid CPR License
Excellent oral, written communication
Strong clinical decision-making skills
Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
Basic computer skills
Works as a team member and individually with minimal supervision
Maintains a positive, professional demeanor at all times

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred
Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred

Responsibilities

Collects and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care.
Prepares for the evaluation in accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of practice including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
Selects and administers tests and measures.
Synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
Establishes treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals and best practice.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, patients and patient’s support system.
Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals.
Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient to another health care professional or health care services.
Initiates and completes discharge plan.
Provides education/training to patient and/or patient support system.
Provides interventions to patients that are safe, effective, and in compliance with JAG.
Provides data, note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided.
Attends annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar.
Demonstrates respectful interactions with patients, colleagues, and others.