Geriatric Physical Therapist – Rehab & Teamwork

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents in our long-term care setting. You will develop individualized rehabilitation plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivering evidence-based care, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with regulatory standards as you help residents regain function and independence within a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate medical condition, function, and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with physician oversight.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient care

Rehabilitation planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduated from accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents in our long-term care setting. You will develop individualized rehabilitation plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivering evidence-based care, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with regulatory standards as you help residents regain function and independence within a compassionate,