Physical Therapist (Per Diem) Primary or Casual PRN

Apploi; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Paterson, NJ. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and directing physical therapy services to residents under CMS standards.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary team members, along with maintaining compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• 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 licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents per standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for services.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and measures of progress.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and care team.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary CMS documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Paterson, NJ!

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

Job Type: PRN

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*