Physical Therapist (PT)

AristaCare at Parkside; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare at Parkside is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and deliver resident-focused therapy services in accordance with CMS and state requirements. You will evaluate residents, develop short and long-term goals, and communicate findings to families and the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes documentation in NetHealth EMR, ongoing professional development, and adherence to therapy department procedures. Full-time opportunities with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree 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 Therapist services to residents per standards and productivity.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short/long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and interdisciplinary team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Documentation

Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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

More about us at: www.aristacare.com