Physical Therapist

JAG Physical Therapy • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses patients’ strengths and weaknesses and develops effective treatment plans to support healing, recovery, pain improvement, and functional independence. The role requires discretion, patient confidentiality, and a positive, encouraging approach. The therapist examines patients, applies clinical knowledge, implements treatment plans, and carries out the plan of care on a daily basis.

JAG Physical Therapy is a comprehensive outpatient orthopedic physical therapy company with more than 150 facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The company describes its care-first rehabilitation model and supportive, close-knit workplace, and says it is recognized for growth, outcomes, and physical therapy care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where practicing.
• Completed state-regulated continuing education requirements in the appropriate 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, regulatory, and 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, understanding diagnoses, and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
• Select and administer tests and measures, and synthesize results into diagnoses, goals, prognoses, and plans of care.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their support systems.
• Reassess and modify plans of care and goals as needed.
• Identify needs for consultation or referral, 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 the patient caseload.
• Provide safe and effective interventions in compliance with JAG, including therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities.
• Document data and treatment notes using Prompt EMR.
• Oversee physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, and physical therapy 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time