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Physical Therapist CPT roles must be directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your DSO before your start date. Most clinical placements and hospital positions qualify, but your school's curriculum must formally integrate the work. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization for each specific employer.
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Get Access To All JobsPhysical 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
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Provide therapy services to short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with Medicare and facility standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and rounds
- Support discharge planning and functional goal achievement
- Ensure compliance with Medicare Part A, Part B, and payer documentation requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required
- Minimum 1+ year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute rehab setting required
- Strong understanding of skilled documentation standards and Medicare guidelines
- Ability to manage a productive caseload in a SNF environment
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Compensation & Structure
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Stable schedule within a Skilled Nursing setting
- Supportive interdisciplinary rehab team
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
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Provide therapy services to short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with Medicare and facility standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and rounds
- Support discharge planning and functional goal achievement
- Ensure compliance with Medicare Part A, Part B, and payer documentation requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required
- Minimum 1+ year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute rehab setting required
- Strong understanding of skilled documentation standards and Medicare guidelines
- Ability to manage a productive caseload in a SNF environment
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Compensation & Structure
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Stable schedule within a Skilled Nursing setting
- Supportive interdisciplinary rehab team
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Get Access To All JobsPhysical Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Therapist CPT role require a state license, and how does that affect my start date?
Yes, most states require full PT licensure before you can practice independently, even under CPT. You'll need to pass the NPTE and apply for your state license separately from your CPT authorization. Your DSO can authorize CPT before licensure is issued, but your employer typically won't let you start treating patients until the license arrives, so build that gap into your timeline.
Can I do CPT at a private outpatient PT clinic, or does it need to be a hospital?
CPT is not limited to hospital settings. Private outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies all qualify as long as your school documents how the work integrates with your curriculum. The key test is whether your DSO can show a direct connection between your role and your enrolled coursework, not the employer's size or setting.
How do I find Physical Therapist employers familiar with CPT paperwork?
Employers who've hired international PT students before will already know what DSO authorization letters look like and won't slow down your onboarding with confusion about your work authorization. Migrate Mate helps you identify employers with a track record of hiring international students, so you're not spending outreach cycles educating HR about CPT from scratch.
What happens if my CPT end date arrives before my clinical rotation finishes?
You must stop working the day your CPT authorization expires, even mid-rotation. Your DSO can extend CPT authorization if your program still integrates the work and you're enrolled, but you need to request the extension before the current end date, not after. Talk to your DSO at least three weeks before expiration to avoid a gap in authorization.
Does full-time CPT in a Physical Therapist role affect my OPT eligibility later?
Yes. Under SEVP rules, 12 or more months of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against your OPT. If your PT clinical placement runs full-time for more than a year, discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before committing so you can plan your post-graduation work authorization accordingly.
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