Physical Therapist

Jobtailor; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess functional needs, and design individualized plans of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with specialists, leadership of staff, and community engagement to promote high-quality physical therapy services.

The position requires a year of healthcare facility experience, an active PT license, and the ability to travel up to 50% within the branch area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area and travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists
• Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments
• Incorporate significant others’ participation in care when appropriate
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Direct support staff assistance to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures
• Provide direction and leadership to staff
• Act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
• Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment involving full-range body motion, patient handling, lifting, and transfers
• Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

APTA-Approved Physical Therapy Program Graduate

Tools

Patient Assessment

Functional Needs Evaluation

Care Plan Design

Documentation and Record Keeping

Therapeutic Techniques

Job description

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists
• Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments
• Incorporate significant others’ participation in care when appropriate
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Direct support staff assistance to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures
• Provide direction and leadership to staff
• Act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
• Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment involving full-range body motion, patient handling, lifting, and transfers
• Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program
• Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area
• Dependable vehicle
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of therapy plans while ensuring compliance with standards of care. Possesses strong leadership skills to guide support staff and promote physical therapy within the community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physical Therapist License
• Patient Care Planning
• Therapy Practice Standards
• Leadership and Direction
• Healthcare Facility Experience

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Functional Needs Evaluation
• Care Plan Design
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Therapeutic Techniques

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• APTA-Approved Physical Therapy Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

• Quality of Care
• Patient Handling
• High-Stress Environment
• Irregular Hours
• Travel Requirements