Company: Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency — Demo
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Employment type: Full-time
Setting: Senior living campus providing rehabilitation across skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living
Reports to: Rehabilitation Director

Illustrative demo description adapted to Greenfield’s advertised work. This is not an official vacancy or statement of its employment terms.

Position summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to help older adults improve mobility, maintain independence and participate in activities that matter to them. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled therapy and coordinate care with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires sound clinical reasoning, clear communication and the ability to manage changing priorities. You should be comfortable explaining realistic expectations, responding to concerns and seeking assistance when a patient’s needs exceed your experience or available resources.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and treatment planning

• Review referrals, relevant medical history, precautions and information from the care team.
• Evaluate functional mobility, strength, balance, transfers, gait and activity tolerance using appropriate assessments.
• Understand the patient’s goals, home circumstances and barriers to participation.
• Establish measurable goals and an individualized plan of care.
• Reassess progress and adjust the plan when the patient’s condition, response or priorities change.

Patient care and safety

• Provide appropriate therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance activities and gait training within your professional scope.
• Follow patient-specific precautions and facility procedures.
• Recognize changes in condition, pause treatment when appropriate and communicate concerns through the established process.
• Recommend assistive equipment and coordinate training with the appropriate team members.
• Respect patient preferences and explain treatment in language the patient can understand.

Patient and caregiver communication

• Explain the purpose of therapy, expected progress and next steps without promising a specific outcome.
• Use demonstration and teach-back to check understanding.
• Respond calmly to concerns about pain, progress, scheduling or discharge.
• Provide patient and caregiver education relevant to safe mobility and the agreed treatment plan.
• Identify when additional caregiver training or support is needed.

Collaboration and documentation

• Coordinate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff and other professionals.
• Communicate changes in mobility, assistance needs and discharge considerations.
• Complete accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and discharge documentation within required timelines.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants as assigned and consistent with applicable requirements.
• Raise workload or scheduling concerns early so the team can maintain safe, appropriate care.

Required qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Wisconsin Physical Therapist license, subject to employer verification.
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans and document clinical reasoning.
• Clear communication with patients, caregivers and colleagues.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience treating older adults in skilled nursing or senior living.
• Experience with transitions between levels of care.
• Familiarity with electronic therapy documentation.
• Experience supporting PTAs and participating in discharge planning.

Behavioral skills for Sophia

Communication · Empathy · Problem Solving · Teamwork · Accountability