Physical Therapist

(Updated 08/20/2026) Title: Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist passionate about making a difference in your clients' lives? We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work in our CARF accredited Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation program. Our treatments address cognitive/linguistic, physical, functional, and behavioral deficits that inhibit patients from successfully transitioning back into their homes and communities.

Position: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8:00-5:00pm

Location: in clinic Waltham, MA

About the Role:

As a full-time team member (32+ hours per week) you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by joining our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals specializing in neurological care

Candidates for this role should be able to:

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy, follows best practices and company policies and protocols

• Perform clinical evaluations, treatments, and discharges. Knowledge and experience administering outcomes measurements preferred

• Complete all clinical documentation per practice standards, follows HIPAA and documentation compliance standards

• Integrate patient education and discharge planning into the treatment process, including goals, expectations, and potential limitations

• Engage clients in respectful, safe, meaningful, age appropriate, functional goal directed therapy activities

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the clinical team (PT, OT, SLP) regarding client status, changes, progress, and recommendations

• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in all aspects of work

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

• Valid Massachusetts License

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills

• 1-2+ years of experience working with neuro rehab preferred. Candidates with NCS highly preferred

• Candidate must have a vehicle or way to travel within the community

• Those with a strong interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to grow in the field are encouraged to apply, even if prior experience is limited

This position offers a great way to get your footing and/or to grow within the local neuro field! CRC offers:

• A multidisciplinary team approach to rehab treatment of individuals living with brain injuries-Work closely with a small team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Students!

• We have Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS), Neurologic Clinical Specialists (NCS), and LSVT Certified therapists on staff

• Routine collaboration with medical professionals in the neuro field (i.e. monthly rounds with leading neurologists, physiatrists, etc.)

• A supportive growth-oriented work environment that provides ongoing training and educational opportunities

• Potential for staff to lead program development. We welcome fresh ideas and creative treatment planning!

Benefits include Paid time off, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), FSA, and opportunities for professional development

Apply today to become part of a team that values compassionate, impactful care with room to grow and shape your career!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's or Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• neuro: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• physical therapist license for state of Massachusetts (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)

Work Location: In Person. Interested? Email: Isabelle Matwe imatwe@brain-injury-rehab.com

(Updated 04/01/2026) Title: Specialized Service Worker Intern (Therapeutic Recreation focus)

Dates of Position: Determined upon hiring, spring, summer, or fall start dates.

Weekly Schedule: Hours may vary (12 to 20 hours per week.) Position offers flexibility to work in conjunction with academic schedules.

Compensation: Stipend for travel time and mileage

Overview:

Assist in performing a variety of complex professional and administrative work in planning, developing, organizing, scheduling, directing, and implementing accessible recreational, and social programming for clients residing in long term care facilities. Will work under the direct supervision of the department’s Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS.)

Qualifications:

1. Must be a student from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation and planning to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

2. Skilled with personal computer including word processing, excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, copy and fax machine.

3. Have a personal computer.

4. Have a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Ability to drive between nursing homes.

5. Travel time can range up to 40 minutes.

6. First Aid and CPR certified.

7. Valid TB test

8. COVID19 vaccination (or medical/religious exempt obtained)

9. Flu Shot

10. CORI checks to be conducted.

Internship Program Objectives:

1. Apply in practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the academic setting.

2. Gain knowledge of leisure service delivery systems and their relationships to clients in long term care facilities.

3. Become familiar with the leisure needs and interests of clients with varying disabilities.

4. Function as a recreation professional and articulate ‘s status and needs during interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

5. Collaborate with collateral contacts including nursing facility, Department of Developmental Services, and Community Rehab Care.

6. Refine oral and written communication skills.

7. Enhance critical thinking and analytic skills.

8. Utilize and refine problem solving skills.

9. Develop organizational and time management skills.

10. Apply and enhance technology competence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The role of the intern is to provide thorough and consistent services to improve and/or maintain the individuals quality of life. 

2. The intern is responsible for completing an annual Needs Assessment, with quarterly review.

3. The intern completes an interest checklist with the client to gain a better understanding of the client’s likes and dislikes. 

4. The intern works on the development of a Care Plan with relevant goals and objectives that support the client’s disability. Then carries out this Care Plan.

5. The intern collects data, interprets the data, and incorporates it into the client’s monthly progress notes.

6. The intern routinely re-evaluates the client’s services as it relates to their physical, cognitive, and social needs.

7. The intern participates in Care Plan meetings at the client’s facility.

Internship Requirements and Assignments:

1.       Weekly Supervision

· The intern will meet with their assigned CTRS supervisor weekly. Supervision is structured to discuss in depth each client assigned to their caseload. Including the client’s Plan of Care and status of goals/objectives. Time to problem solve and generate activities to support the Plan of Care. A weekly report would be submitted following supervision.

2.       Mid-term and Final Evaluations

· The intern’s supervisor will complete both these evaluations and then discuss them with the intern. The mid-term evaluation will be completed approximately at the halfway point of the internship. The final evaluation will be completed at the start of the last week of the internship.

3.       Internship Evaluation

· The intern will complete an evaluation reflective of their internship experience with CRC.

Internship Application Process:

Candidates must meet all qualifications listed above to be considered for the internship. We utilize a two-step process to identify and support strong candidates for our CTRS internship program.

Step 1: Pre-Screen Questionnaire
Prospective applicants are encouraged to complete a brief pre-screen questionnaire at any time prior to their internship semester. This allows our team to gather preliminary information, including academic status, internship requirements, areas of interest, and relevant experience.

The pre-screen helps us determine early alignment with our program and maintain a pool of interested candidates. Submit a questionnaire below:

Community Rehab Care -  SSW Internship - Pre-Screen Questionnaire – Fill out form

Step 2: Formal Application & Interview (Fall Semester)
Candidates who demonstrate potential fit through the pre-screen process will be invited to participate in our formal application and interview process, which takes place in the early fall prior to the spring internship term.

This stage includes a more in-depth application review and interview to assess readiness, professional goals, and alignment with our program’s focus.

Timeline Overview

• Spring (Junior Year): Submit pre-screen questionnaire (recommended)

• Early Fall (Senior Year): Formal application and interviews

• Spring (Senior Year): Internship placement (January–May)

We encourage students to connect with us early to ensure adequate time for planning and coordination with their academic programs.

Internship contact: Isabelle Matwe imatwe@brain-injury-rehab.com