JAG Physical Therapy | Physical Therapist - up to $7,500 sign-on bonus!! |merrick, ny

Jooble - Merrick, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Merrick, NY

51-100 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Physical Therapist at JAG Physical Therapy is responsible for assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses, creating effective treatment plans, and providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes patient confidentiality, positive encouragement, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient recovery and functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient care data following guidelines and regulations.
• Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient history and understanding diagnoses.
• Select and administer tests and measures to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluations and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patient support systems.
• Assess and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide education and training to patients and their support systems.
• Oversee treatment and exercise prescriptions for patient caseloads.
• Provide safe and effective interventions in compliance with JAG standards.
• Document all treatments using Prompt EMR and ensure accurate billing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree required, Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Completed state regulated CEU requirements.
• Valid CPR License.
• Experience with EMR software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.
• Familiarity with community reintegration practices.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Up to $2,500 relocation bonus
• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonuses
• Health, Dental, & Vision benefits
• HSA options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
• $10,000 Term Life Insurance benefit at no cost to employees
• Guaranteed 3 weeks PTO with 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