Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing
Waltham, MA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist

Location

• Waltham, Massachusetts

Job type

• Contract
• Day shift
• 40 hours per week
• 13 weeks

Role summary

• Provides physical therapy services to help residents improve functional abilities and independence in daily living.
• Works with residents and the care team to evaluate needs, create and adjust treatment plans, and support discharge planning.
• May supervise assistant-level staff, provide mentorship to new staff, and contribute to in-service education and program development.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• 3 years of Physical Therapist experience
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting
• Skilled Nursing experience

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate
• Basic Life Support certification
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility

Key skills

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Analytical decision-making
• Time management and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Physical demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Lifting over 50 pounds requires a 2-person lift