Physical Therapist (Full-time and PRN)

Aristacare Llc; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristacare Llc seeks a Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Manchester Township, NJ. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and an active license, with ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure. Provide PT services, documentation, and care planning for residents.

Location is at 1770 Tobias Ave, Manchester Township, NJ 08759, USA, with CMS and NetHealth EMR documentation to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for PT services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist – In-House Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Position

Job Position: Physical Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time

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.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation as required by CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in the 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.

Location: 1770 Tobias Ave, Manchester Township, NJ 08759, USA

More about us at: www.aristacare.com