Physical Therapist – 3514280
Location: Orange, NJ
A Skilled Nursing Facility in Orange, NJ is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide rehabilitative services to short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring prior experience in a Skilled Nursing or post-acute setting.
The Physical Therapist will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support functional improvement, safe discharge planning, and regulatory-compliant documentation.
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
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Provide therapy services to short-term rehab and long-term care residents
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Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
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Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with Medicare and facility standards
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Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and rounds
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Support discharge planning and functional goal achievement
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Ensure compliance with Medicare Part A, Part B, and payer documentation requirements
Required Qualifications
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Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required
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Minimum 1+ year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute rehab setting required
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Strong understanding of skilled documentation standards and Medicare guidelines
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Ability to manage a productive caseload in a SNF environment
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Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Compensation & Structure
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Full-time, permanent position
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Competitive compensation based on experience
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Stable schedule within a Skilled Nursing setting
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Supportive interdisciplinary rehab team