Physical Therapist

JAG PT; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Relocation bonus up to $2,500

Quarterly bonuses

HSA options

Term Life Insurance $10k value

PTO up to 4 weeks

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts

TicketsAtWork/LifeMart perks

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our growing outpatient team. You will assess patients, develop and implement effective treatment plans, and monitor progress to maximize functional outcomes.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and high-energy patient care in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold an active PT license in NJ/NY, with Doctorate preferred and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist practicing in NJ or NY with active license.
• Doctorate degree preferred; Bachelors/Master's acceptable with license.
• Experience with EMR systems and strong communication required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient care data following policy and payer guidelines.
• Conduct initial evaluation, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge planning.
• Record daily billing and maintain productivity expectations.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Strong clinical decision-making

Excellent communication

Team player

EMR software experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree preferred

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

Overview

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.

Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $100,000 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.

Company

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.
• Includes initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with members of the team.
• 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.
• 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 includes 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 including 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 intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work. 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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