Physical Therapist (In House Therapy Team)

Evolve Therapy Services; Town of Tupper Lake (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Tupper Lake, NY. The role supports resident therapy programs, evaluates needs, and creates treatment plans. Regular documentation and CMS compliance are essential.

Positions available include Full Time, Part Time, or PRN. Active NY PT license and ongoing professional development are required to maintain licensure. Growth opportunities are offered within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents per standards and procedures.
• Document and bill therapy services per CMS and company guidelines.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Screen residents regularly to determine need for intervention or treatment.
• Screen residents referred to PT to determine need for intervention or treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals and methods.
• Communicate results, plans, and recommendations to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice

Continuing education and professional development

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Tupper Lake, NY!

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

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN positions 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 direction by Administrator, 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 need for intervention/treatment.

• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine 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 plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.

• 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

• Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status