Jag Physical Therapy - Garwood, NJ
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Garwood, NJ
51-100 employees
Ambulatory Health Care 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 the goal of maximizing functional independence for patients. The therapist will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust treatment plans based on patient evaluations and progress.
Responsibilities
- Collect and record patient care data following regulatory guidelines and reimbursement systems.
- Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient history and understanding diagnoses.
- Select and administer tests and measures to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care.
- Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results and best practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patients' support systems.
- Assess and re-assess the need for modifications to the plan of care and goals.
- Initiate and complete discharge plans, providing education and training to patients and their support systems.
- Provide safe and effective interventions in compliance with JAG standards.
- Oversee support staff including PTA, ATC, and PT aides.
- Promote JAG in the community through lectures and presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate preferred.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
- Completed state regulated CEU requirements in appropriate state (NY, NJ).
- Valid CPR License.
- Experience/knowledge with EMR software preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with EMR software.
- New Grad Mentorship Program participation.
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
- Professional Development Growth Tracks
- Tuition discounts for employees and their families
- TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks
