Physical Therapist (Fairfield)
Company: JAG Physical Therapy
Location: Fort Lee
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPhysical Therapist
The Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing
patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and
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.
Who We Are:
JAG Physical Therapy's care-first model of rehabilitation may be
the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a
comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with
100 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York,
is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our
winning team! JAG has been honored by the area's top publications
as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is
considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro
area's largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.
What You'll Love About Us:
- Join a company where our executive leaders are actively engaged
as treating clinicians
- $7,500 sign-on bonus
- up to $2,500 relocation bonus
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter
benefits
- $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to
employees
- Guaranteed 3 weeks PTO with up to 4 weeks 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
- Our workplace fosters a close-knit and supportive environment
where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another,
creating a strong sense of unity and camaraderie
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree required, Doctorate degree
preferred
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in
- Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state
(NY, NJ)
- Valid CPR License
- Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred
- 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
What You'll Do:
- 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.
- This includes, but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily
notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and
communication with members of the team.
- Additionally records daily billing and follows department
guidelines for productivity.
- 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.
- Additionally, 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
- Functional Training-This includes but is not limited to
ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities (e.g. transfers, bed mobility),
rehabilitation equipment prescription and training and community
reintegration
- Responsible for treatment, plan of care, exercise prescription
for patient caseload
- Provides interventions to patients that are safe, effective,
and in compliance with JAG
- Musculoskeletal Interventions-This includes but is not limited
to therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization and modalities
- Provide data, note writing using WEB PT EMR for all treatments
provided
- Oversee support staff of PTA, ATC, PT aides
- Attends annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar
- Promotes JAG in the community through
lectures/presentations
Important Disclaimer Notice:
The above statements are only intended to represent the essential
job functions and general nature of the work being performed and
are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to
perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job
description at any time and to require Employees to perform other
tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive
considerations, or the work environment change. This job
description is not a guarantee of employment. What you'll love
about us section is based on full time employment with the company
and is not guaranteed based on employment type.
Keywords: JAG Physical Therapy, New York , Physical Therapist (Fairfield), Healthcare , Fort Lee, New York
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...