Physical Therapist

JAG Physical Therapy; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Parking stipend

JAG Leadership Training for CD roles

HSA options

Company 401(k) match

MedBridge Membership

Tuition discounts for employees and/or

TicketsAtWork/LifeMart perks

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our care-first outpatient team. You will manage evaluations, plan and implement treatment, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to optimize patient outcomes.

The role includes EMR documentation, daily care, and a focus on high-quality patient education. We offer a 4-day work week option, relocation and sign-on bonuses, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in NJ; CPR license.
• Completed CEU requirements for NY/NJ.
• EMR software experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient care data per department guidelines and payer requirements.
• Includes initial evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge plans, and team communication.
• Record daily billing and follow productivity guidelines.
• Prepare evaluations per departmental standards and assess patient diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Refer patients to other providers as needed and manage discharge planning.
• Provide patient education and caregiver training and support.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care focus

Excellent work ethic

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Doctorate degree preferred

Licensed Physical Therapist in NJ

CPR certification

CEU compliance NY/NJ

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Jersey City - Marin
Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

• Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $125,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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 over 150 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:

• Option of 4-day work week and flexible scheduling options

Relocation, Sign On, and First Day Welcome Bonused

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives

Parking stipend (for specific locations)

Enrollment in JAG Leadership Training for CD positions

• HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
• $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees
• 401(k) with company match
• MedBridge Membership
• 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 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
• 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 Prompt 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

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.

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