Physical Therapist

Aristacare Llc; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Aristacare Llc in Linden, NJ seeks a skilled Physical Therapist for a full-time position in an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will plan, organize, and direct physical therapy services to residents, ensuring compliance with CMS and company standards.

The role requires a BS in Physical Therapy, an active license in the state(s) of practice, and ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

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 and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents per established standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and CMS/billing requirements.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term treatment goals.
• Conduct resident screenings to determine intervention needs.
• Communicate findings and plans to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Resident assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist – Full Time

Job Position

Physical therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.

400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, USA

More about us at: www.aristacare.com