Job Type: Contract
Job Category: Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting helps residents maintain or regain mobility, improve physical function, and enhance their quality of life. The PT designs individualized therapy plans that focus on strength, balance, pain management, and daily living skills for elderly or chronically ill patients in skilled nursing or long-term residential facilities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate residents' physical condition and functional limitations

  • Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on medical diagnosis and resident goals

  • Provide therapeutic interventions such as strength training, gait and balance exercises, and pain relief techniques

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses and occupational/speech therapists

  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on mobility and safety techniques

  • Document all evaluations, treatment progress, and outcomes accurately

  • Comply with state and federal LTC regulations, facility policies, and best practice standards


Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree

  • Current PT license in [State]

  • CPR/BLS certification required

  • Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or long-term care strongly preferred

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills


#Hashtags:

#PhysicalTherapist #LongTermCare #LTCPT #RehabilitationTherapy #GeriatricCare #SkilledNursingFacility #SeniorRehab #PTJobs #TherapyCareers #MobilityMatters #FunctionalIndependence #RehabNursingHome #PhysicalTherapy #DPTJobs #ElderCareSupport

Required Skills
Physical Therapist

Fill below details & click “Apply”

Only add 10 digit number without prefix
Resume can be attached in PDF, JPG, Word , Txt format only

Share This Job