Physical Therapist (PT)

AristaCare at Edison•Edison, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assists in planning, organizing, developing, and directing physical therapy services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), Administrator, or regional support team. The role supports the delivery of high-quality resident care at AristaCare at Edison in Edison, New Jersey. The Physical Therapist provides resident therapy services according to established standards of practice, company and department procedures, and productivity standards. The role includes screening and evaluating residents, developing treatment plans and goals, communicating findings and recommendations to residents, families or responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members, and completing compliant, medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Active Physical Therapy license in the state or states of practice.
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with standards of practice, company and Therapy Department procedures, and productivity standards.
Follow company procedures for documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
Use sound judgment in evaluating, planning, implementing, and following up on resident therapy programs.
Screen residents at regular intervals and promptly screen those referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention or treatment.
Evaluate residents and conduct specialized evaluations as indicated to obtain information needed for treatment planning and implementation.
Develop treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods for achieving them.
Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families or responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.
Maintain current licensure and certification through ongoing continuing education and professional development.