Physical Therapist

Acatnorwood; Plainfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Acatnorwood in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role involves planning and directing PT services in alignment with federal, state, and local standards, under the guidance of the administration and regional support.

Responsibilities include providing PT services, documenting and billing per policy, conducting screenings, evaluating residents, and developing treatment plans with measurable goals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents per established standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in evaluation, planning, and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Conduct regular resident screenings to determine intervention needs.
• Screen residents referred for PT to determine intervention requirements.
• Evaluate residents to collect data for treatment planning.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and families.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Clinical skills

Resident assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active PT license

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Physical Therapist - In-House SNF

Job Position: Physical Therapist for anIn-houseSkilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time position available

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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

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