Physical Therapist - Long Term Care
Lowell, Massachusetts
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp, Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Administer treatments including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting in clinical records per regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluation; make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic systems and maintain patient records according to policy.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting

Additional Information

• Workday is 8 hours.
• Shift is during the day.