Physical Therapist

JAG Physical Therapy•Jersey City, NJ

20d

About The Position

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to provide outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and managing individualized plans of care, delivering safe and effective interventions, documenting treatment and billing, educating patients and their support systems, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. The Physical Therapist also oversees support staff, participates in required billing and coding training, and promotes JAG in the community. The posting describes JAG as a care-first rehabilitation company with more than 150 facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where practicing.
Completed state-regulated CEU requirements in the appropriate state (New York or New Jersey, as applicable).
Valid CPR license.
Strong 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.
Maintains a positive, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.
Experience or knowledge using EMR software preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and record patient care information in accordance with department guidelines and requirements from regulatory agencies and third-party payers, 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; synthesize results to determine diagnoses, goals, prognosis, and plans of care.
Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and patients’ support systems.
Reassess patients and modify plans of care and goals when needed.
Identify consultation needs or refer patients to other healthcare professionals or services.
Initiate and complete discharge plans.
Educate and train patients and their support systems, including on ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities, rehabilitation equipment, 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 requirements, including therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities.
Document treatments 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.