Physical Therapy Assistant

MEP Health; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide daily therapy services to older adults in a continuing care community. You will assess mobility and function, plan personalized interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote holistic well-being.

You will document progress, update care plans, and ensure compliance with billing and regulatory standards while upholding resident rights and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with geriatrics experience.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent patient communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with clinical documentation and billing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized physical therapy treatments addressing mobility, function, and comfort.
• Support residents’ emotional and spiritual well-being alongside clinical care.
• Update personalized care plans based on assessments and progress.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care team for resident-centered outcomes.
• Follow care standards, documentation requirements, and billing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to resident rights and related compliance expectations.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Compassionate care

Job description

Physical Therapist

providing day-to-day physical therapy services to older adult residents within a continuing care community.

Responsibilities Include

• Deliver individualized physical therapy treatments that address physical needs and promote mobility, function, and comfort.
• Support residents’ emotional and spiritual well-being alongside clinical care.
• Implement and update personalized care plans based on resident assessments and progress.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, resident-centered outcomes.
• Follow applicable care standards, documentation requirements, and billing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to resident-rights and related compliance expectations.

Qualifications/Skills

• Licensed physical therapist with experience working with older adults and diverse clinical needs.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and patient communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Competence in clinical documentation and compliance-focused billing processes.
• Compassionate approach to holistic resident support (physical, emotional, and spiritual).