Full-time Physical Therapist

Boston Brain Center; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Brain Center in Norwood, MA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist focused on neurological rehabilitation. You will evaluate and treat patients with neurological disorders, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve mobility and independence.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, advanced rehabilitation technologies such as robotic gait training, and patient/caregiver education to support home programs and functional goals.

Qualifications

• Strong neurological clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, motor learning, and neuroplasticity.
• Strong evaluation and treatment-planning skills.
• Competence in gait, balance, mobility, and functional rehabilitation.
• Ability to develop measurable and meaningful functional goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional interaction with patients and families.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a full clinical caseload responsibly.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn and utilize advanced rehabilitation technologies.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered neurological care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with neurological conditions.
• Assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, motor control, endurance, gait, transfers, mobility, and functional performance.
• Develop individualized and evidence-based plans of care with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled neurological physical therapy interventions including gait training, balance, strengthening, and functional mobility training.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team and coordinate care with outside physicians.
• Complete accurate documentation including evaluations, plans of care, daily notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
• Engage in ongoing clinical quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Neurological rehab

Clinical reasoning

Gait & mobility

Documentation & coding

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Adaptability

Professionalism

Tech proficiency

Lifelong learning

Care planning

Quality care

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

Lokomat

Robotic gait training equipment

Job description

Full-Time Neurological Physical Therapist

Boston Brain Center – Norwood, Massachusetts

Boston Brain Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Full-Time Physical Therapist with a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation to join our multidisciplinary clinical team.

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients with neurological disorders and injuries with the goal of improving mobility, independence, physical function, and overall quality of life. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, applying evidence-based neurological rehabilitation techniques, utilizing advanced rehabilitation technology, and collaborating closely with other members of the clinical team.

Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, balance disorders, gait dysfunction, and other neurological conditions.
• Assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, motor control, endurance, gait, transfers, mobility, and overall functional performance.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools and outcome measures to establish baseline function and monitor patient progress.

Treatment Planning

• Develop individualized and evidence-based plans of care based on clinical findings, patient goals, diagnosis, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress, clinical response, and changing needs.

Therapeutic Interventions

• Provide skilled neurological physical therapy interventions, including:
• Gait training
• Balance and coordination training
• Strengthening
• Functional mobility training
• Transfer training
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Motor-control training
• Endurance training
• Fall-prevention strategies
• Utilize assistive devices and adaptive equipment when clinically appropriate.
• Incorporate advanced rehabilitation technologies available at Boston Brain Center when appropriate to the patient’s plan of care.
• Participate in training and competency development related to specialized rehabilitation equipment, including robotic gait-training technology such as the Lokomat.

Patient and Family Education

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, rehabilitation goals, safety strategies, and expected progression.
• Develop appropriate home exercise programs.
• Provide instruction regarding mobility equipment, assistive devices, fall prevention, and strategies to improve independence.
• Encourage patient and family participation throughout the rehabilitation process.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with Boston Brain Center’s multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, neuropsychology providers, psychiatric providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and treatment-planning meetings.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition, functional status, or treatment needs to the appropriate members of the clinical team.
• Coordinate care with outside physicians and healthcare providers when appropriate.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely, and professional documentation, including:
• Initial evaluations
• Plans of care
• Daily treatment notes
• Progress reports
• Reassessments
• Discharge summaries
• Maintain documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, payer, and Boston Brain Center requirements.
• Comply with HIPAA, patient confidentiality, safety standards, and all applicable federal and Massachusetts healthcare regulations.
• Maintain appropriate billing and coding documentation for services provided.

Clinical Quality and Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based neurological rehabilitation practices.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in staff meetings, clinical training, quality-improvement initiatives, and case conferences.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Boston Brain Center’s neurological rehabilitation programs.
• Participate in research, outcome tracking, educational initiatives, or new clinical programs when appropriate.
• Assist in developing and expanding innovative rehabilitation services as Boston Brain Center continues to grow.

QualificationsEducation

• Physical Therapy (PT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.

Licensure

• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Massachusetts licensure.
• License must remain active and unrestricted throughout employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required within an established period following hire.

Preferred Certifications

• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS) preferred.
• Additional neurological, vestibular, gait, balance, or rehabilitation certifications are highly valued.

Experience

• Previous experience treating patients with neurological conditions is strongly preferred.
• Experience in outpatient neurological rehabilitation is preferred.
• New graduates with strong neurological clinical rotations, neurological residency experience, or demonstrated interest in neurorehabilitation may also be considered.
• Experience with robotic gait training, body-weight-supported gait systems, advanced neurological rehabilitation technology, or similar equipment is a plus.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong neurological clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, motor learning, and neuroplasticity.
• Strong evaluation and treatment-planning skills.
• Competence in gait, balance, mobility, and functional rehabilitation.
• Ability to develop measurable and meaningful functional goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional interaction with patients and families.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a full clinical caseload responsibly.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn and utilize advanced rehabilitation technologies.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered neurological care.

Working ConditionsEmployment Status

Full-Time Position

Schedule

Standard clinic hours with a consistent full-time schedule. Some flexibility may be required based on patient needs, clinic operations, special programs, or occasional evening or weekend events.

Clinical Environment

Services are primarily provided in an outpatient neurological rehabilitation setting at Boston Brain Center.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Therapist must be able to safely perform the physical requirements associated with patient care, including:

• Assisting patients with transfers and mobility.
• Supporting patients during gait and balance activities.
• Demonstrating therapeutic exercises.
• Positioning patients.
• Operating rehabilitation equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Performing other physical activities consistent with the practice of physical therapy.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, neurological expertise, and professional credentials.

Salary Range: To be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits and additional compensation may be discussed based on employment terms and eligibility.

About Boston Brain Center

Boston Brain Center is a multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation clinic dedicated to providing individualized and comprehensive care for individuals living with neurological conditions.

Our team combines clinical expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based rehabilitation, and advanced rehabilitation technology to support patients in improving function, mobility, independence, and quality of life.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and interested in growing professionally within an innovative and expanding clinical environment.