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Physical Therapist

Nursing Home / Long-Term Care

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team within a long-term care and skilled nursing facility. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating residents’ functional needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions that enhance mobility, independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for short-term rehab and long-term care residents.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, resident goals, and interdisciplinary input.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including strengthening, balance training, mobility training, gait training, and pain management techniques.
• Instruct residents in exercises, functional mobility skills, safe ambulation, and use of assistive devices.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social services to ensure coordinated resident care.
• Document assessments, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with state, federal, and facility requirements.
• Participate in care plan meetings and provide clinical recommendations to optimize outcomes.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on ongoing therapy needs, home exercises, and safety considerations.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards, including HIPAA and CMS guidelines.
• Maintain a positive, resident-centered approach with a focus on dignity, respect, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, geriatric care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and support residents as needed.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and dedicated to high-quality care.

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Variety of caseloads including short-term rehab, long-term care, and restorative programs