Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Our client, a healthcare company, is looking for a physical therapist for their Bayonne, NJ location.

Responsibilities:

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals.
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures.
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications.
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function.
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment.
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable.
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment.
• Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program.
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations. Adheres to standards of the company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act.
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.

Requirements:

• License Requirements: Physical Therapy License in NJ
• Preferred Skills: Home care home base (HCHB), Point care, Point click care, organizational skills, Technology, Microsoft Teams. May orient/train novice clinicians if needed.

Why should you apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities