Physical Therapist

Position Summary

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The Physical Therapist provides skilled, resident-centered physical therapy services to individuals in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing individualized plans of care, improving or maintaining functional mobility, preventing avoidable functional decline, and promoting resident safety, independence, and quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

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• Conduct physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility training.
• Assess fall risk and recommend appropriate assistive devices, positioning, and safety strategies.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, reassessments, and discharge documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on safe mobility and prescribed therapy programs.
• Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other healthcare professionals.
• Comply with applicable Maine laws, federal regulations, professional standards, facility policies, and payer requirements.

Qualifications

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• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current, valid Maine physical therapist license.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, post-acute care, fall prevention, and long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The facility provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.