Physical Therapist (PT) In House SNF

Evolve Therapy Services; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Paterson, NJ seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This PRN role supports resident care and ensures compliance with current standards while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and documenting therapy services in CMS-compliant records. A valid PT license in NJ is required, with ongoing continuing education encouraged.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents following standards and procedures.
• Document and bill CMS-compliant therapy services in NetHealth EMR.
• Evaluate residents, plan treatment, and communicate findings to the team.
• Screen residents regularly to determine need for intervention and treatment.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for resident care.

Skills

Active PT license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Continuing education commitment

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