Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is forward‑thinking, excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses, and devises creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion, maintain patient confidentiality, and operate a high‑energy, positive environment while offering encouragement to patients to achieve their goals. The role requires utilizing training and skills to aid patients in healing, recovering, improving pain tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. What You’ll Love About Us 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 $10,000.00 term life insurance benefit at no cost to employees Up to 4 weeks PTO 401(k) with company match Continuing education reimbursements 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 What You’ll Need Bachelor’s or master’s degree required; doctorate preferred Licensed physical therapist in the state of practice Completed state‑regulated CEU requirement in the appropriate state (NY, NJ) Valid CPR license Experience or knowledge with an EMR software preferred Excellent oral and 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 Collect and record patient care data following the format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies, and third‑party payers, reflecting an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care, including initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments, progress reports, discharge plans, and team communication Record daily billing and follow department guidelines for productivity Prepare for evaluation in accordance with department policies, procedures, and standards of practice, including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses, and researching unfamiliar diagnoses Select and administer tests and measures Synthesize evaluation results to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care Establish treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals, and best practice; collaborate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and their support system Assess and re‑assess need for modifications to plan of care and goals Identify need for consultations or refer the patient to another health care professional or service; initiate and complete discharge plan Provide education and training to patient and/or patient support system, including ADLs, IADLs, therapeutic activities (e.g., transfers, bed mobility), rehabilitation equipment prescription and training, and community reintegration Responsible for treatment, plan of care, and exercise prescription for patient caseload Provide interventions that are safe, effective, and in compliance with JAG Musculoskeletal interventions, including therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities Provide data and note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided Oversee support staff of PTA, ATC, PT aides Attend annual JAG billing and coding seminar Promote JAG in the community through lectures and 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. The “What you’ll love about us” section is based on full‑time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr JAG Physical Therapy