PRN Physical Therapist

Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation; Lower Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lower Township, NJ is seeking a highly motivated PRN Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients on a per diem basis, providing quality therapy and maintaining documentation in the medical record.

You will supervise Therapy Assistants and students, develop goal-based treatment plans, and coordinate with physicians and the care team while participating in discharge planning and interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Evaluate patients based on physician referrals and orders.
• Develop treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes.
• Record clinical documentation and daily treatment charges per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan and discharge planning.
• Record documentation in the medical record and communicate with the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences.

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced PRN Physical Therapist to join our team. As a PRN Physical Therapist, you will work on a per diem basis, evaluating and treating patients, communicating with patients, clients, and team members, and maintaining documentation of services in the medical record.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
• Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician.

Other Responsibilities:

• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Work Environment:

• Work in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.