Physical Therapist

Full-time - Entry Level

Pearl River, NY

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. The 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 evaluate patients.
• Synthesize evaluation results to formulate diagnoses, goals, prognosis, and plans of care.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluations and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess and modify treatment plans and goals as necessary.
• Provide education and training to patients and their support systems.
• Conduct functional training including ADLs/IADLs and therapeutic activities.
• Oversee support staff including PTA, ATC, and PT aides.
• Promote JAG Physical Therapy 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 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.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with EMR software is preferred.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Up to $2,500 relocation bonus
• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonuses
• Health, dental, and 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