Lead Physical Therapist (PT) In House (FT or PRN)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Orange, NJ, is seeking a Lead Physical Therapist to oversee in-house SNF services and contribute to ensuring the highest standards of resident care. The role requires planning, directing therapy programs, maintaining CMS-compliant documentation, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

A BS in PT and an active PT license are required, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Orange, NJ!

Job Position:

Lead Physical Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full Time or PRN

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within
• Benefits based on Full Time Status