Career Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Organization: Mary Immaculate (A proud member of Covenant Health)

Location: Lawrence, MA

Achieve More in Your Career at MI Nursing Restorative Center

Are you a compassionate Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, collaborative environment?

Join the team at MI Nursing Restorative Center, located on the historic Mary Immaculate Campus. As a 231-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility, we provide high-quality long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and a newly renovated, state-of-the-art memory care program. As a proud member of Covenant Health—a Catholic multi-institutional healthcare and eldercare organization—we honor our roots by providing a comprehensive continuum of care for elders throughout New England.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver high-quality, resident-centered therapy services within our sub-acute and skilled nursing facility. In this role, you will work closely with a vibrant, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and prioritizes the well-being of our residents.

Enjoy Weekly paychecks and Robust employee recognition programs and a welcoming, mission-driven culture

If you experience any technical difficulties or have questions while completing your application, please reach out to our Recruiter, Alicia Melo, for assistance. You can contact her directly at 978-312-4373 or via email at amelo.1@covh.org.

The starting rate for this position is:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Physical Therapist (PT) Position Summary

The Physical Therapist partners with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care providers to deliver high-quality physical therapy services. The primary goal of this role is to maximize residents’ functional abilities, restore independence, and improve their quality of life in daily activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Resident Evaluation

• Assessment & Treatment: Perform evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or accepted healthcare provider while strictly observing clinical precautions, indications, and contraindications.

• Care Planning: Evaluate residents per department protocols and establish custom therapeutic plans of care, including functional long- and short-term goals, frequency/duration of services, and specific modalities.

• Collaborative Goal Setting: Seek active input from residents and primary caregivers to incorporate their personal needs and preferences into therapy goals.

• Progress Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate treatment effects regularly, progressing or modifying the care plan as necessary to meet established functional goals.

• Assistive Devices: Recommend and obtain appropriate assistive devices for residents, ensuring thorough instruction is provided for safe use.

Collaboration, Communication & Leadership

• Interdisciplinary Consultation: Provide consultation to referring physicians and healthcare team members regarding plans of care and discharge needs. Attend all pertinent interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with other therapy professionals. Delegate and refer residents appropriately to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).

• Supervision & Mentorship: Supervises PTA activities in compliance with state mandates and professional standards, bringing any performance issues to the Director. Provide mentorship and orientation guidance to new staff.

• Program Development: Actively assist with the development of new rehabilitation programs and services.

Documentation & Compliance

• EMR Documentation: Log all evaluative and therapeutic interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) cleanly, clearly, and using accessible language for the rest of the care team.

• Regulatory & Reimbursement Compliance: Understand and comply with Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and other reimbursement regulations through accurate, timely documentation.

• Organizational Mission: Support and promote the mission and core values of Covenant Health Ministry.

• Professional Development: Maintain required licenses, certifications, and competencies. Stay informed on industry trends via professional organizations and publications.

Environment & Safety

• Clinic Maintenance: Maintain department cleanliness by keeping office and clinical areas neat. Assist with routine equipment and space cleaning.

• Infection Control: Strictly follow all system and department infection control procedures.

• In-Service Education: Provide clinical knowledge and skills training to nursing and other departments.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required; Master’s or Doctorate (DPT) preferred.

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing in Massachusetts

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

• Experience: Prior clinical experience in a long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates proficiency in the responsibilities listed above may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Compassionate, resident-centered care approach.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills; ability to read, write, and understand complex instructions in English.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

• Analytical thinker capable of making sound, clinical decisions.

• Strong time management and efficient documentation skills.

• Proficient with standard healthcare technology and Microsoft Office suite.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical Agility: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform tasks involving a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.

• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently. Anything above 50 pounds requires a mandatory 2-person lift. Frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds is required.

• Mental Demand: Experience some stress related to maintaining a high level of responsibility for quality resident care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.