Physical Therapist (PT)

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare • Chelsea, MA

9d • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide person-centered care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting recognized for its innovative Green House® model and state-of-the-art design. The facility serves individuals living with ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, ventilator dependency, as well as residents receiving short-term rehabilitation.

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, creates individualized treatment plans, and helps them improve or maintain strength, mobility, functional abilities, and independence. The role uses assistive technologies and specialized equipment and works in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities are available.

Pay is $40.00–$55.00 per hour, based on experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions. Eligible positions offer medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits. Vacation and sick time are provided, and part-time and full-time positions include a paid birthday. Employees can also shop at the on-site grocery stores weekly and receive two bags of free groceries.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current, valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with high-tech assistive technologies is preferred.
• ATP certification through RESNA or interest in obtaining ATP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans based on their needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve or maintain mobility, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Adapt treatment approaches for residents with ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, other neurological conditions, ventilator dependency, and short-term rehabilitation needs.
• Use specialized equipment, assistive devices, and adaptive technologies to support residents’ mobility, positioning, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and the interdisciplinary care team to monitor progress, modify treatment plans, document services, and promote resident independence.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits for eligible positions.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid birthday for part-time and full-time positions.
• Two bags of free groceries weekly from the on-site grocery stores.
• Flexible employment options: full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time