Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Location: Whippany, New Jersey

Job Description:

• Provides and directs resident rehabilitation care within all generally accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluates residents' needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the residents assigned.
• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center-directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide services.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current and active Physical Therapist license within the state of operations
• Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings