Job Description
iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 02/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title
- Therapist
Location
- Lawrence, MA
Schedule / Job Type
- Days, Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with residents and care teams to deliver physical therapy aimed at maximizing residents’ functional abilities and independence.
- Conduct evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans including short- and long-term goals, therapy modalities, and care frequency.
- Collaborate with residents, caregivers, and healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive, resident-centered care.
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and document all interactions accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Educate residents and caregivers on assistive devices and therapeutic exercises, ensuring proper use and understanding.
- Communicate with physicians and team members about treatment plans and discharge needs.
- Supervise and mentor assistant-level staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulations.
- Maintain department cleanliness, equipment, and compliance with infection control procedures.
- Stay current with professional development through memberships, publications, and in-service education.
- Assist in developing new programs and services within the rehabilitation department.
Required Qualifications
- Active license as a Physical Therapist in the applicable state.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in elder care or rehabilitation settings.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life in a supportive team environment.
- Engage in professional growth and contribute to innovative rehabilitation programs.
$3000 includes taxable hourly rate plus meals and lodging stipend.\n\nIDEAL JOB ID: 293629
About iDEAL Hire
iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:
- Dedicated Recruiter
- Dedicated Compliance Member
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Bonus
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Monitoring Credentials
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits