Rehabilitation Specialist

Company Overview

JAG Physical Therapy is a leading provider of comprehensive outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services with 100 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. We pride ourselves on our care-first model of rehabilitation, which sets us apart from other healthcare providers.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of up to $85,000 per year, plus a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match. Additionally, we offer quarterly bonuses, guaranteed 3 weeks of PTO, and continuing education reimbursements.

Job Description

The Rehabilitation Specialist - Orthopedic Therapy Opportunity will be responsible for assessing patients and developing effective treatment plans to enhance their recovery and maximize functional independence. This role requires strong clinical decision-making skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate degree preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in
• Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ)
• Valid CPR License
• Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred
• Excellent oral, 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

What You'll Do:

1. Collects and records patient care data that follows 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.
2. This includes, but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with members of the team.
3. Additionally records daily billing and follows department guidelines for productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Selects and administers tests and measures.
3. Synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
4. Establishes treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals and best practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, patients and patient's support system. Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals.
5. Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient to another health care professional or health care services. Initiates and completes discharge plan.
6. Provides education/training to patient and/or patient support system
7. 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
8. Responsible for treatment, plan of care, exercise prescription for patient caseload
9. Provides interventions to patients that are safe, effective, and in compliance with JAG
10. Musculoskeletal Interventions-This includes but is not limited to therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization and modalities
11. Provide data, note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided
12. Oversee support staff of PTA, ATC, PT aides
13. Attends annual JAG Billing and Coding seminar
14. Promotes JAG in the community through lectures/presentations