Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Worcester, MA

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Worcester, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Part-Time | Days | Long-Term Care Setting

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 assistive and supportive 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 rehabilitation goals.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services.
• 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, or new graduate with completed Level II clinical experience (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify).
• Experience in a long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting required.
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and accurate recording of treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a long-term care environment with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Overtime and holiday pay available, offering additional earning potential for eligible hours worked.