Physical Therapist

Athena Health Care Systems; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 62,400 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess residents, plan care, provide direct treatment, and support the clinical team. You will teach caregivers, supervise other therapists and students, and participate in team decisions to ensure quality care.

The role requires a PT degree and an active MA license, with opportunities across full‑time, part‑time, and per diem schedules in a SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active and unencumbered PT license in Massachusetts required.
• Ability to work in multi‑faceted systems and interact with all staff levels.
• Ability to perform documentation and direct patient care.
• Stamina for standing and walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents and develop care plans.
• Provide direct resident treatment per care plans.
• Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers.
• Contribute to team meetings and decision‑making.
• Monitor efficiency and document activities promptly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies.

Skills

Resident assessment

Care planning

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Join the team at South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care as a Physical Therapist!

Up to $50 an hour with weekly pay. Up to a $5,000 sign‑on bonus available. South Shore is a 96‑bed skilled nursing facility.

Full‑time, part‑time, and per diem openings.

Your Role

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload. You will also participate in the clinical team process, provide teaching and training to caregiver staff, and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients/residents and evaluate them to develop appropriate care plans
• Provide direct resident treatment in accordance with established plans of care
• Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers
• Contribute to the team meeting and decision‑making process
• Monitor efficiencies and document activities in a timely manner
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required
• Active and unencumbered PT license in Massachusetts required
• Ability to function effectively in multi‑faceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full‑Time Staff

• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).