Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Location

Waltham, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform evaluative and therapeutic procedures under physician or accepted healthcare provider orders, observing all precautions, indications, and contraindications.
• Evaluate residents per department protocols and establish individualized plans of care including functional goals, frequency and duration of services, and therapeutic modalities.
• Monitor and progress treatment programs toward established functional goals, modifying plans of care as necessary.
• Document all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with residents in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement requirements.
• Provide consultation to referring physicians and interdisciplinary care team members regarding plans of care and discharge needs; attend relevant team meetings.
• Supervise assistant-level staff as appropriate, provide mentorship to new staff during orientation, and deliver in-service education to nursing and other departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility is required.
• Strong documentation skills with working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; lifts above 50 pounds require a two-person assist.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Prior experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment focused on maximizing residents' functional abilities and independence.
• Opportunity to contribute to program development and professional growth within a supportive rehabilitation team.