Physical Therapist (PT) In House (FT PT PRN)

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve-Therapy-Services seeks a Physical Therapist to provide in-house skilled nursing facility services and lead therapy programs for residents.

The role requires a BS in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with ongoing professional development and CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement effective therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.
• CMS documentation expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents per established standards and procedures.
• Document and bill physical therapy services in accordance with procedures.
• Evaluate residents to gather data for treatment planning and follow-up.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals, and adjust as needed.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct regular screenings to determine need for intervention and treatment.
• Perform all duties to ensure high-quality resident care and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license

Job description

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