Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Pawtucket Falls is seeking a licensed and motivated PRN Physical Therapist to join our long-term care/nursing home team. The PT will provide rehabilitative services to residents, helping them maintain or improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function. The role includes assessments, individualized treatment planning, hands-on therapy, documentation, and team collaboration all aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life and independence.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (DPT) or Master's/Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution licensed to practice in Rhode Island.
• Previous experience working in geriatrics, skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings preferred (though new grads may be considered depending on facility needs).
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, mobility training, and assistive devices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ability to work with elderly residents, families, nursing staff, and other therapists.
• Ability to document care accurately and meet regulatory/payer documentation requirements.
• Compassion, patience, and a commitment to improving resident quality of life and independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments of residents' mobility, strength, gait, balance, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized care/treatment plans and set realistic short- and long-term goals for rehabilitation.
• Provide physical therapy interventions: manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, mobility assistance, use of assistive devices (walkers, braces, wheelchairs), and other modalities as appropriate.
• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) when applicable.
• Educate residents, family members, and nursing staff on safe mobility, transfers, exercise programs, fall prevention, and the use of assistive devices.
• Document treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory, facility, and payer requirements.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team (nursing, occupational therapy, nursing aids, social services) to ensure coordinated resident care.
• Maintain therapy equipment, treatment areas, and ensure a safe, clean environment.