Physical Therapist

Job Description

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is forward-thinking and excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. Must operate a high-energy, positive-thinking environment and offer patients positive encouragement to achieve their goals. You will be expected to utilize your training and skills to aid patients in the goal of healing, recovering, improving pain level/tolerance, and maximizing functional independence. The Physical Therapist examines patients using fundamental clinical knowledge, implements a treatment plan, and executes a plan of care on a daily basis.

In addition to performing all the duties of a staff Physical Therapist, you will also be responsible for enhancing program development and expanding treatment intervention strategies. Effectively communicate on multiple levels. Serve as mentor to promote team building and enhance departmental functions. Show positive involvement in the organization and community.

Who We Are:

Scerbo Physical Therapy& Sports Rehabilitation provides the right work environment you seek! We are physically therapist-owned and have a reputation for providing excellent care and customer service. We are a participating member of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Rehabilitation Network and perform rehabilitation for some of the area’s top orthopedics. We also offer the opportunity for an Orthopedic Clinical Residency in partnership with The Hospital for Special Surgery!  We are located directly on the Hudson River in Edgewater, New Jersey. Practice in one of the most scenic offices in the fastest-growing towns in New Jersey. Please call (201) 941-2240 for further information or email your resume to fscerbo@scerbopt.com or scarvalho@scerbopt.com.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• PTO with up to 4 weeks PTO
• Yearly review for growth opportunities
• Professional Development Growth Tracks
• Our workplace fosters a close-knit and supportive environment where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another, creating a strong sense of unity and camaraderie

What You’ll Need:

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a licensed Physical Therapist or planning to sit for the test in July 2024
• Demonstrated familiarity with orthopedic physical rehabilitation
• Excellent oral and 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:

• Collects and records patient care data that follows the 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.
  1. This includes but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans, and communication with team members.
• 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, it synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Establishes treatment plans based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and patient support systems. Assesses and re-assesses the need for modifications to the plan of care and goals.
• Identifies the need for consultations and/or refers the patient to another health care professional or health care services. Initiates and completes discharge plan.
• 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
• Musculoskeletal Interventions-This includes but is not limited to therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and modalities
• Provide data note writing using WEB PT EMR for all treatments provided
• Oversee support staff of PT aides

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements only represent the essential job functions and the work’s general nature. They 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.