Contract | Part-Time | Days | On-Site | Long Term Care
Key Responsibilities
Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
Assess and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness in the electronic documentation system.
Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders and discharge planning.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans; participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences and utilization review meetings.
Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as needed.
Required Qualifications
Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist state license required.
Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience; new graduates considered with Level II clinical experience.
Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings required.
Adherence to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based clinical interventions.
Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and accurate treatment minute recording per regulatory requirements.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a long-term care environment with a supportive interdisciplinary team.