Physical Therapist Job in Lowell, MA

Tide Health Group – Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for a long-term care position in Lowell, MA. This is a temporary assignment running 91 days, beginning July 27, 2026.

Position Details

• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (days)
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• Weekly pay: $2,741

Requirements

• Massachusetts state physical therapy license required
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• New graduates considered with Level II clinical experience

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs
• Develop appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Administer various procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modify services based on patient evaluations
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Document all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records per company policy
• Accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per regulatory requirements
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics