Physical Therapist (PT)

Aristacare Llc; Whiting (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical,Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in our nursing facilities in New Jersey. You will provide PT services, complete CMS-compliant documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role requires an active PT license in the state and at least 6 months of nursing facility experience, with ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

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.
• At least 6 months experience in a Nursing Facility.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical therapy services to residents according to standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in Nursing Facility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license

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 Shift:

Weekend Per Diem

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapistservices 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 therapistservices 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 therapistservices.

• 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 Therapyfrom an accredited program

• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice

• At least 6 months experience in a Nursing Facility

• 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