Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, develops and carries out individualized plans of care, and helps patients heal, recover, improve pain levels and tolerance, and maximize functional independence. The role requires discretion, patient confidentiality, a positive and encouraging approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 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 as focused on compassionate care, growth, and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where practicing.
- Completed state-regulated continuing education 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 independently 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 formats, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines, including evaluations, daily notes, reassessments, progress reports, discharge plans, and team communications.
- Record daily billing and follow department productivity guidelines.
- Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient histories, reviewing diagnoses, and researching unfamiliar diagnoses as needed.
- Select and administer tests and measures; synthesize results to determine diagnoses, goals, prognosis, and plans of care.
- Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results, patient goals, and best practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and patients’ support systems; reassess and modify care plans 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 standards, 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
- Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus.
- Up to $2,500 relocation bonus.
- 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.
- MedBridge membership.
- 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 environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
