Physical Therapist

Pay Rate: 50.00-60.00 $/Hour Do you want more than just another job? Are you ready to team up with an organization that values your contributions? Then Hired by Matrix is for you! Working with some of the US’ premier companies, we excel at connecting candidates with positive cultures and dynamic teams. We even go the extra mile with our signature Consultant Appreciation Program (CAP) to help them in their future job searches. Hired by Matrix has provided talent solutions to enhance organizations’ team capacities for over three decades. As a full-service search firm, we partner with companies across industries, including Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Goods and Services, Security and Logistics, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, Technology, Automotive, Engineering, and Healthcare. At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining a Healthcare Provider? If so, our client is hiring a Physical Therapist! What You'll Do: Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with facility policies and procedures. Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care. Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff. Essential Functions: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise. Review the Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth. Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and policies. Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations. Evaluate, treat, and direct skilled treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary. Document this need clearly. Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated. Complete all required documentation (pre-certifications, physicians reports, daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines. Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors always. Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.). Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period. Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements. Additional Responsibilities: Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility. Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed. Maintain current awareness of general changes in the health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy. Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager. Performs other duties or special projects as assigned. What You’ll Bring: Required Skills & Abilities: Ability to work effectively as a team member. Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise the activities of assistants and aides in delivering quality care to patients. Includes coaching and teaching skills. Strong organizational, time management and planning skills. Effective clinical problem-solving skills (ex. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop and execute sound, innovative action plans, ensure appropriate results, etc.). Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff. Computer skills for effective clinical documentation and management reporting including billing, payroll, etc. 36 Hours per week. Position Type: Contract Get in Touch: We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Vishali at (862) 895-6077 to learn more. Who We Are: Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. 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