Physical Therapist

JAG PT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Quarterly bonuses

HSA options

Term Life Insurance

4 weeks PTO

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts

TicketsAtWork/LifeMart

Growth opportunities

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team. You will assess patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to maximize functional independence and pain relief.

Ideal candidates hold a state license, a degree (Bachelor/Master required; Doctorate preferred), and experience with EMR systems. We offer generous bonuses, relocation assistance, PTO, 401(k) matching, and ongoing growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the practicing state (NY/NJ).
• CEU requirements completed for the appropriate state.
• Experience with EMR software preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong clinical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Basic computer skills; team player with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient care data according to guidelines reflecting payer and regulatory requirements.
• Initial evaluation, daily notes, progress reports, discharge plans, and team communication.
• Record daily billing and maintain productivity.
• Prepare for evaluations per department policies and standards.
• Selects and administers tests and measures.
• Synthesizes results to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
• Establishes treatment plan; collaborates with interdisciplinary team and patient support system.
• Identify need for consultations and refer to other health professionals as needed.
• Provide education/training to patient and support system.
• Training in ADLs/IADLs, rehab activities, equipment use, and community reintegration.
• Treat and design plans for patient caseload with safe, effective interventions.
• Provide data and note writing using EMR for all treatments.
• Oversee PTA, ATC, and PT aides; promote professional development.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Excellent communication

Team player

Work ethic

Basic computer skills

Self‑management / independence

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred)

CEU requirements (state regulated)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $92,000 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

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is forward‑thinking who excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion & maintain patient confidentiality. Must operate a high‑energy, positive‑thinking environment and offer patients positive encouragement to achieve their goals. You will be expected to utilize your training and skills to aid patients in the goal of healing, recovering, improving pain level/tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. Staff Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, implements a treatment plan and executes plan of care on a daily basis.

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

• up to $7,500 sign‑on bonus


• up to $2,500 relocation bonus


• Quarterly Bonuses


• 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


• Yearly review for growth opportunities


• 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)


• Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred


• Excellent oral, 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

• 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.


• o 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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