Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Lowell, MA

Requirements : 

• 1+ year of PT experience – Required

• LTC or Rehab experience – Required

• Active Massachusetts PT license – Required

• New graduates are welcome with Level II clinical experience; Level I observation-only experience does not qualify.

  Responsibilities : 

• Evaluate and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Provide manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities, supportive/assistive devices, wound care, and other appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatments based on clinical outcomes.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and make referrals when appropriate.
• Provide education, consultation, and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate electronic documentation.
• Accurately record treatment minutes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, trainings, in-services, and other required activities.
• Obtain necessary DME and supplies as needed.
• Supervise and support Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Practice in accordance with APTA standards and Massachusetts state regulations, ethics, and professional requirements.