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

Evolve-Therapy-Services; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services seeks a Physical Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in West Haven, CT. This role supports resident care by evaluating, planning, and directing physical therapy services in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Physical Therapy, maintains an active state license, and commits to ongoing professional development. Full-time or PRN positions available with benefits based on status.

Qualifications

• Degree and licensure required to practice physical therapy.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Active license in state(s) of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to residents per standards and procedures.
• Document and bill services in CMS-compliant systems.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Conduct resident screenings and determine need for intervention.
• Communicate findings to residents, families, and the care team.
• Complete compliant, medically necessary documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation & billing

Interdisciplinary communication

Resident screening

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license

Continuing education / professional development

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in West Haven, CT!

Job Position

Physical Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full 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