Physical Therapist (PT)

About the role

Clinton Manor Living Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their interdisciplinary care team. Our mission is to passionately support each person in living a meaningful and satisfying life. We provide long-term care with skilled nursing that accommodates seniors or individuals with high medical needs, including those recuperating from surgery, stroke, or illness, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat residents with physical impairments, injuries, or disabilities using evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents' physical abilities, medical history, and functional goals using standardized tests, measures, and clinical observation.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other evidence-based interventions.
• Establish measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and reassess resident progress, modifying treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, assistive devices, fall prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapy disciplines to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes to support Medicare Part A and other payer requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Delegate and oversee care provided by Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with the state practice act.
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and stay current on evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (bachelor's or master's degree accepted for therapists licensed before the DPT became the entry-level standard).
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
• Current, unrestricted state license (or license eligibility) as a Physical Therapist; multistate practice privileges through the PT Compact are a plus in participating states.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Experience & Preferred Skills

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or geriatric setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare Part A/Part B, PDPM, and third-party payer documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.