PT - Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)Salary: $44/hr - $55.80/hrRestore Mobility. Build Confidence. Help Residents Rediscover Independence.At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, rehabilitation is about more than improving strength or completing exercises — it's about helping residents regain the mobility, confidence, and independence they need to participate in the activities and routines that matter most. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll provide skilled physical therapy services, develop individualized treatment plans, and work closely with residents to help them achieve meaningful functional goals. Our 85-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community provides both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care, giving you the opportunity to work with residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, hospitalization, or functional decline, as well as those who benefit from ongoing maintenance therapy.As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants, nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support resident progress, promote safe mobility, and improve quality of life through personalized care.Why Join Our Team?At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, our rehabilitation professionals are valued members of the care team. We believe great outcomes come from clinical expertise, strong communication, collaboration, and compassionate care.As a Physical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to:Build meaningful relationships with residents and their familiesEvaluate and treat residents with a wide range of rehabilitation needsDevelop individualized treatment plans focused on meaningful functional outcomesWork with both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care residentsCollaborate closely with Physical Therapist Assistants and an interdisciplinary care teamParticipate in resident care planning and discharge planningGrow your clinical skills through professional development and continuing educationMake a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every dayWhat We OfferCompetitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits for Eligible EmployeesPaid Time Off & Holiday Benefits401(k) with Employer MatchContinuing Education OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramOpportunities for Professional GrowthSupportive Interdisciplinary Team EnvironmentMeaningful Work Supporting Resident CareJoin a Team That Puts CARE Back Into HealthcareAt Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, our values of Performance, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Communication guide how we care for our residents and support our team members. Our Physical Therapists are more than providers of therapy services — they are partners in helping residents regain mobility, rebuild confidence, maintain independence, and achieve meaningful goals throughout their rehabilitation journey.If you're looking for a rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your contributions are recognized, and your work makes a lasting impact in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today.ResponsibilitiesAs a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized plans of care, and provide skilled physical therapy interventions designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and functional independence.Physical Therapist Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments based on resident needsDevelop individualized treatment plans and measurable therapy goals in accordance with physician ordersProvide skilled physical therapy treatments within the scope of practice and established plan of careTreat residents with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility needsHelp residents improve strength, balance, coordination, endurance, mobility, and functional abilitiesImplement therapeutic exercises, functional activities, gait training, balance interventions, and other evidence-based treatment approachesMonitor resident response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriateEvaluate resident progress and make recommendations regarding continued therapy, discharge, or maintenance needsProvide education to residents, families, and caregivers regarding exercises, mobility strategies, safety, and home or discharge recommendationsCollaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants regarding treatment plans, resident progress, and clinical recommendationsParticipate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning activitiesMaintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, treatment records, and required departmental reportsCommunicate resident progress, changes in condition, and treatment recommendations to appropriate members of the care teamAssist with maintaining a safe, clean, and organized therapy environmentParticipate in continuing education, in-service training, and departmental meetingsProvide clinical direction and support to Physical Therapist Assistants and other therapy staff as appropriateMaintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity in all interactionsFollow all safety, infection control, and regulatory standardsPerform other duties as assignedOur Physical Therapists have the opportunity to work with residents experiencing a variety of rehabilitation needs, including:Orthopedic recoveryPost-surgical rehabilitationStroke and neurological recoveryBalance and fall preventionStrength and endurance deficitsMobility and gait impairmentsGeneral geriatric strengthening and conditioningFunctional declineLong-Term Care maintenance therapy needsQuality-of-life and independence-focused goalsQualificationsWhat We're Looking For:Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program requiredCurrent Massachusetts license to practice as a Physical Therapist requiredCurrent CPR/BLS certification requiredLong-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferredExperience working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations preferredStrong clinical reasoning, evaluation, and treatment planning skillsAbility to develop and implement individualized plans of careStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teamsAbility to provide clinical direction and support to Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriateCompassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to careAbility to meet applicable state and federal regulatory requirementsThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.