Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care
Chelsea, MI - USA
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.
Job Summary
Reimagine what a physical therapy assistant career can look like.At Mass General Brigham Home Care youll step outside clinic walls and into meaningful one-on-one carehelping patients regain mobility independence and confidence where it matters most: at home.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovery build lasting relationships and work collaboratively with a strong team while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Join our Beantown team
Most of your visits will be in Boston with additional coverage in Back Bay Beacon Hill Cambridge Charlestown China Town Fenway Financial District Kenmore North End Prudential South Boston South End and West End.
Youll work with a diverse patient population helping people meet their goals in the environment where they live every day.
Why youll like this team
You have independence but youre never on your own.
A schedule that works for you: Full-time (40-hours) with no evenings 6-7 visits per day and the autonomy to manage your own schedule and appointments.
Smaller geography: Work within a focused service area where patients are closer together and your territory is organized around neighborhoods rather than spanning multiple towns or some areas you may be able to walk between patient visits spend less time traveling and have more time available for patient care. Enjoy the vibrancy of the city while you work with convenient access to the office when you need to replenish supplies. City parking passes are provided for new team members.
Ancillary support services: Scheduling coordinators liaisons and other support services help with the administrative and coordination needs of care allowing you to spend more time focused on your patients.
Strong team culture: Work alongside a collaborative team that values communication teamwork and supporting one another. Weekly interdisciplinary pod meetings monthly team meetings and quarterly in-person team days help keep the team connected.
Support to grow: Ongoing training education and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines.
A strong start matters
Home care can be a big transition especially if youre coming from a hospital or outpatient setting. Our onboarding is designed to help you feel prepared and confident working independently in the community. Youll also have ongoing opportunities for training education and professional development.
Your time matters too
Your schedule includes dedicated time for documentation chart review visit preparation and care coordination. Our MGB electronic documentation system gives you easy access to doctors notes and orders helping make communication and care coordination more seamless.
Your safety matters
Because our clinicians work independently in the community we provide safety resources to support you in the field including:
GPS-enabled safety tools
Real-time alert features
Security-supported key fob access
What youll do
As a Physical Therapist Assistant youll provide one-on-one care in patients homes helping them improve mobility safety and independence under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Youll:
Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
Provide therapeutic exercises and activities focused on mobility strength balance and function
Reinforce fall prevention and home safety strategies
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility techniques
Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
Document treatments and patient responses
Collaborate with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals
Qualifications
What youll bring
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)
Join a team backed by Mass General Brigham
With the resources of the Mass General Brigham system behind you youll have the support tools and opportunities to grow your career while providing high-quality care in patients homes.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including tuition and mileage reimbursement along with ongoing opportunities for training education and professional development. If youre a Physical Therapy Assistant looking for independence meaningful patient relationships a smaller service geography and a strong team behind you wed love to hear from you!
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Pay Range
$22.22 - $38.05/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.