Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Elm Management; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Management in Maine seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide resident-centered therapy in a skilled nursing setting. You will evaluate residents, create plans of care, and promote mobility, safety, and independence.

You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatments, monitor progress, educate residents and staff, and ensure compliant documentation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current, valid Maine physical therapist license.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, post-acute care, fall prevention, and long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop and modify individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise and mobility training.
• Assess fall risk and recommend safety strategies.
• Document evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports accurately.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other professionals to support care plans.
• Educate residents and staff on safe mobility and prescribed therapy programs.

Skills

Geriatric rehabilitation

Fall prevention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Job description

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides skilled, resident-centered physical therapy services to individuals in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing individualized plans of care, improving or maintaining functional mobility, preventing avoidable functional decline, and promoting resident safety, independence, and quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility training.
• Assess fall risk and recommend appropriate assistive devices, positioning, and safety strategies.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, reassessments, and discharge documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on safe mobility and prescribed therapy programs.
• Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other healthcare professionals.
• Comply with applicable Maine laws, federal regulations, professional standards, facility policies, and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current, valid Maine physical therapist license.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, post-acute care, fall prevention, and long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The facility provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.