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Job description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Location: Lawrence, MA
Job Type: Contract
Contract: 13 Weeks
Pay Rate: $ 1,900 To $ 2,213 per week
Schedule: Day Shift
Work Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Experience: Minimum 3 Years Required
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week contract position in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The Physical Therapist will evaluate residents, develop individualized plans of care, and provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve functional mobility, independence, and activities of daily living.
This position requires previous skilled nursing experience and involves close collaboration with residents, caregivers, physicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term functional goals.
Provide therapeutic interventions and monitor patient response, modifying treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Educate residents and caregivers regarding therapy goals, assistive devices, mobility techniques, and recommended care strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, Physical Therapist Assistants, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment and discharge planning.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, regulatory, and facility requirements.
Requirements
Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT) License Required.
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or Related Qualifying Physical Therapy Education Required; Master's or Doctorate Preferred.
Minimum 3 Years of Physical Therapy Experience Required With Previous Skilled Nursing Facility Experience.
Current BLS/BCLS Certification Required.
Strong Clinical Assessment, Documentation, Communication, Time Management, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills Required.
The Physical Therapist will provide resident-centered rehabilitation services focused on maximizing functional ability, safety, and independence.
Worksite address
lawrence, MA, 01842, US
Who can apply
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