Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care

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Job Summary

See the difference physical therapy can make at home.

At Mass General Brigham Home Care youll build meaningful relationships use your clinical judgment and make a difference where patients feel most at home.

As a PTA youll have the independence to manage your patients and schedule without giving up the support of a strong team.

Join our Tanner City team
Most visits will be in North Reading Topsfield Boxford North Andover with additional coverage in Danvers Hathorne Lynnfield Middleton Peabody W. Boxford Hamilton S. Hamilton Wrentham as needed.

Youll work with a diverse patient population and provide care where patients live every day.

Why youll like this team
You have independence but youre not on your own.
A schedule that works for you: Part-time 20-hour schedule with no evenings weekends or holidays. Choose a schedule that fits your needs such as 5 days 4 hours 4 days 5 hours or 3 days with two 8-hour days and one 4-hour day. Your schedule will be flexible and mutually agreed upon with the team with the opportunity to increase your hours if desired.
Collaborative care in beautiful communities: Work in some of the most beautiful parts of Northern Massachusetts alongside 12 physical therapists caring for a diverse home care population with a strong focus on orthopedic patients.
Time to do the job right: Dedicated time for documentation chart review visit preparation and care coordination so you can stay focused on providing high-quality patient care.
Strong team support: Weekly interdisciplinary pod meetings monthly team meetings and quarterly in-person team days keep you connected to your colleagues and supported in your work.
Support to grow: Ongoing training education and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and continue developing your skills.

A strong start matters
Home care can be a big transition especially if youre coming from a hospital or other clinical 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 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
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 PTA youll provide hands-on physical therapy treatment in patients homes under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Youll work closely with the PT and interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility strength balance and function.
Youll:
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction of the physical therapist
Help patients improve mobility strength balance endurance and functional independence
Implement individualized treatment plans based on the physical therapists plan of care
Recommend and reinforce fall prevention and home safety strategies
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises mobility techniques and strategies to support progress at home
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the physical therapist
Document patient visits interventions and progress in the electronic medical record
Collaborate with the physical therapist and interdisciplinary care team to support safe effective patient care

What youll bring

• Current registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• Two years experience in acute care rehab or homecare as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Strong communication skillsverbal written and electronic
• Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new systems
• The ability to prioritize stay organized and adapt to changing situations
• Willingness to travel throughout Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Homes geographic area

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 reimbursement along with ongoing opportunities for training education and professional development. If youre an PTA looking for independence meaningful patient relationships and a strong team behind you wed love to hear from you!

Hybrid

152 Conant Street

20

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.22 - $38.05/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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