Physical Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services•Lowell, MA

14d

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one neurorehabilitation in patients’ homes and community settings. The role serves individuals recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on mobility, balance, functional outcomes, and independence in real-world environments. The position offers clinical autonomy in treatment planning, control over scheduling and caseload, and focused care without double booking or productivity quotas. Compensation is hourly, with paid documentation time, mileage reimbursement, and paid drive time. Coverage areas are intended to remain local. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care in home, community, workplace, or school settings to help people affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke regain functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state where practicing.
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance with state regulations.
Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to move, lift, or transfer patients weighing up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and extended periods of walking or standing.
Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local or state regulations, to verify the ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience as a physical therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations, make recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, people receiving services, and family members.
Coordinate with other disciplines to support collaboration, continuity of care, and patient outcomes.