Careers at Community Rehab Care

Come work with a great team of professionals in a dynamic environment at CRC! CRC is a licensed outpatient rehabilitation clinic with occasional openings to hire clinical, case management, and administrative staff. The senior staff at CRC has over 25 years of experience and welcome mentoring recent graduates. CRC takes a strong team approach to clients receiving services from multiple disciplines and has very high patient satisfaction ratings due to our unique and highly personal approach to patient care.

CRC is currently seeking to hire for the following positions

(see below for information regarding resume submission)

Full-Time Physical Therapist [Posted 5/20/2025]

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

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

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

  • Must have reliable way to travel within 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!

Submit your resume to: Isabelle Matwe - General Manager imatwe@brain-injury-rehab.com

Therapeutic Recreation Internship Program

(Updated 10/2/23) 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.

How to Apply:

Candidates must meet all qualifications listed above to be considered for the internship.

Apply through: https://forms.gle/QW366ctachuSqgwJ6

Please email the following to Isabelle Matwe (General Manager) at imatwe@brain-injury-rehab.com after completing application. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Three professional and/or business references only.  (Include person’s name, company name, phone number, and their relationship to you)

CRC is not currently hiring for other positions, but is always looking for qualified professionals to contact when openings become available in one of the following positions:

  • Physical Therapist (PT)

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Community Support Worker

  • Office Support/Billing

If you are interested in a career at CRC submit your resume:
Email: newcrc@brain-injury-rehab.com
Fax: 617-744-6218
Mail: Community Rehab Care, 51 Water St, Suite 205, Watertown, MA 02472

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