At Home Physical Therapist

JAG Physical Therapy

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
Orthopedic At-Home Physical TherapistJAG Physical Therapy is seeking to hire a skilled Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation in the home setting for patients recovering from total hip and knee replacement surgeries and other orthopedic related conditions. Our mission is to help patients regain mobility, strength, function and confidence in the comfort of their own homes. This approach emphasizes not only physical recovery, but also the emotional and social benefits of re-engaging with the community. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated physical therapist to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those recovering and returning to their prior level of function. Our physical therapists will be required to evaluate and treat the patients for the duration of their plan of care in their home setting with the goal of transitioning into one of our JAG outpatient orthopedic locations for continuity of care. JAG Physical Therapy is offering a competitive hourly rate with potential for growth in your region of employment.Who We Are: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 150+ facilities throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 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.What You’ll Need:
  • 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
  • Excellent oral, 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
What You’ll Do:
  • Educate patient on safe bed mobility, transfers and ambulation in consideration of post operative precautions
  • Transfer, ambulate and perform stair negotiation with patients to determine they are safe for discharge to home
  • 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.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with members of the team.
  • Additionally, completes 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.
  • Additionally, 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.
  • Provides education/training to patient and/or patient support system
  • Functional Training-This includes but is not limited to ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities (e.g. transfers, bed mobility), rehabilitation equipment prescription and training and 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
  • Provide data, note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided
  • Attends annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar
  • Communicate with Manager/Patient Access team for scheduling evaluations once demographics are received
Important Disclaimer Notice:The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you’ll love about us section is based on full time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type.Education Required
  • Masters or better
  • Bachelors or better
Preferred
  • Doctorate or better
Behaviors Required
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations Required
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
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JAG Physical Therapy