Physical Therapist

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 is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.