Physical Therapist

AristaCare at Edison; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare at Edison is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Edison, NJ. The role supports resident rehabilitation, assessment, and plan implementation under CMS guidelines.

We offer full-time or part-time opportunities with competitive pay and benefits, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on high-quality resident care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical therapist 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 therapist 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 the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the 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 plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice

Continuing education and professional development

Job description

Physical Therpapist - In-House SNF (Full Time/ Part Time)

Job Position: Physical therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time/ Part Time

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Physical therapist 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 therapist 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 the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the 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 plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• 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 -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision

More about us at: www.aristacare.com