Physical Therapist (PT)

AristaCare Health Services; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in Linden, NJ seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver resident-focused PT services on-site. You will assess needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documentation, evaluation, and timely communication of progress to residents and families. Knowledge of CMS standards and EMR use is essential to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to residents per standards and procedures.
• Document and bill PT services in accordance with CMS expectations.
• Evaluate and plan resident therapy programs with short and long-term goals.
• Screen residents regularly to determine intervention needs.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate findings to residents and team.
• Complete compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process - not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Available Shifts:

Full Time, Part Time

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapist 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 therapist 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 therapist 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

AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare - not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.

More about us at: www.aristacare.com

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