Senior Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Growth

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative services in a SNF setting. The role requires MA licensure, a degree in physical therapy, and the ability to work with geriatric residents.

You will evaluate residents, develop and implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered MA license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist, Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Able to use necessary computer applications

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needs
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Participates in discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

Skills

Geriatric experience

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative services in a SNF setting. The role requires MA licensure, a degree in physical therapy, and the ability to work with geriatric residents.

You will evaluate residents, develop and implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and regulatory requirements is essential.