PTA, Home Care
Share
Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 31
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute medically necessary skilled care in the home to help homebound patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care physical therapy occupational therapy speech language pathology medical social services and as needed medical supplies.
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour PTA to join the Paul Revere team. While most of your time will be spent working in Roxbury Dorchester and Jamaicia Plain the entire team also supports Mission Hill MA.
While navigating transportation and parking in the city can be challenging we will secure city parking passes for new team members to make the commute as convenient and stress-free as possible!
The desired schedule is Monday through Friday. Anticipated daily volume is 6-7 visits per day plus chart review visit preparation documentation and care coordination.
When hiring we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant experience skills and competencies but also positive attitudes emotional intelligence and genuine passion for this work. The ideal candidate profile is a proven thorough PTA who is confident in their clinical abilities and loves working autonomously. Are you ready to help patients rediscover their strength in their own home Join our team today!
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham Home Care serves patients from rehabilitation after illness or injury to chronic disease management. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality specialized care designed to meet the patients unique needs with the goal of optimizing independence and quality of life. Our clinicians are highly skilled and able to function both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. We value the uniqueness of our employees who are a reflection of the communities and patients that we serve. Our attractive and comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the needs of our employees.Qualifications
Provide physical therapy services under the direction of a registered physical therapist to patients in their place of residence who have physical impairments resulting from injury disease disability or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 years. Collaborate with patient family physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs.
Key Activities
Daily documentation is thorough and timely
Application of standard treatment procedures
Teaching is provided to patients and caregivers
Qualifications and Experience
Two years experience in acute care rehab or homecare as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Massachusetts
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn other software applications
Strong verbal written and electronic communications skills
Travel required within Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Homes geographic area
Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$21.78 - $31.08/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
