Physical Therapist (PT) In House SNF (5k SO)

Evolve Therapy Services; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Altoona, PA is hiring a Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and directing physical therapy services to meet resident needs within CMS standards.

The position is full-time with a $5,000 sign-on bonus (PRN option available). Candidates must have a BS in Physical Therapy and an active PT license in the state(s) of practice, plus ongoing CE.

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 and certification
• Commitment to professional development and licensure maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents following standards of practice and department procedures
• Document and bill therapies in accordance with procedures
• Evaluate residents to inform treatment planning and progress
• Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals and monitor progress
• Communicate findings and recommendations to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Conduct screenings to determine need for intervention and treatment
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR systems
• Perform other duties as needed to support resident care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Altoona, PA!

Job Position: Physical Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time ($5,000 sign on bonus!) or 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