Physical Therapist

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Professional growth & stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to assess and treat residents in a skilled nursing environment. The role involves conducting PT evaluations, designing plans, and adapting treatments to resident responses while coordinating with nursing staff and family education.

Requirements include an MA license as a Registered Physical Therapist, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid processes.

Qualifications

• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Able to use necessary computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order.
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities.
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan.
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals.
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate.
• Recommends mobility, positioning and ROM needs to nursing staff.
• Completes daily activity schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Educates residents, staff and families and provides in-servicing.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and other payment sources.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MA license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist

Job description

Shift: Fulltime & Partime

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have a current unencumbered MA license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist, Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Able to use necessary computer applications

Essential Job Functions:

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needs
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.