Physical Therapist

About the role

The Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion & maintain patient confidentiality. Must operate a high-energy, positive-thinking environment and offer patients positive encouragement to achieve their goals. You will be expected to utilize your training and skills to aid patients in the goal of healing, recovering, improving pain level/tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. Staff Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, implements a treatment plan and executes plan of care on a daily basis. JAG Physical Therapy’s care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with over 150 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area’s top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area’s largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third-party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care (initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with team members).
• Records daily billing and follows department guidelines for productivity.
• Prepares for the evaluation in accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of practice including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
• Selects and administers tests and measures; synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
• Establishes treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals and best practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, patients and patient’s support system.
• Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals.
• Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient to another health care professional or health care services.
• Initiates and completes discharge plan.
• Provides education/training to patient and/or patient support system (ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities, rehabilitation equipment prescription and training, community reintegration).
• Responsible for treatment, plan of care, exercise prescription for patient caseload.
• Provides interventions to patients that are safe, effective, and in compliance with JAG Musculoskeletal Interventions (therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization and modalities).
• Provides data, note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided.
• Oversees support staff of PTA, ATC, PT aides.
• Attends annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar.
• Promotes JAG in the community through lectures/presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in.
• Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ).
• Valid CPR License.
• Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Basic computer skills.
• Works as a team member and individually with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

Pay

• Up to $7,500 sign‑on bonus.
• Up to $2,500 relocation bonus.
• Competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
• HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits.
• $10,000 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees.
• Up to 4 weeks PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing Education reimbursements.
• MedBridge Membership.
• Yearly review for growth opportunities.
• New Grad Mentorship Program.
• Professional Development Growth Tracks.
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families.
• TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks.
• Close‑knit and supportive environment where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another.