Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness through the Federal

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

403B plans

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Cambridge Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the multidisciplinary rehab team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients in the inpatient acute care setting and the same day joint replacement program.

Opportunities may include pediatric care on inpatient behavioral health units at the Somerville Hospital campus or CHA’s PACE program. The position requires MA PT licensure and AHA BLS certification, with new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• MA PT licensure is required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Inpatient acute care or SNF experience preferred; new grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in inpatient acute care and same-day joint replacement programs.
• May provide care to pediatric population on inpatient behavioral health units or PACE program.

Skills

MA PT licensure

AHA BLS certification

Inpatient acute care experience

New grads considered

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an innovative health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and the surrounding Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, and the Cambridge Public Health Department. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer quality health care, a diverse working environment, a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine, and a robust rehab student program.

We are looking for Physical Therapists who believe strongly in CHA’s mission, vision, and values:

• Mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities.
• Vision: Equity and excellence for everyone, every time.
• Values: To Make a Positive Difference - Community, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Learning, Excellence (CIRCLE).

Position Overview:

This position is part of the multidisciplinary rehab team caring for patients at the Cambridge Hospital. The physical therapist evaluates and treats patients in the inpatient acute care setting, as well as the same day joint replacement program. There are also potential opportunities to provide care to the pediatric population on the inpatient behavioral health units at the nearby Somerville Hospital campus or CHA’s PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for Elders) program.

Cambridge Hospital is conveniently located on MBTA bus routes, as well as near subway stops on the Green and Red lines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current MA PT licensure required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Inpatient acute care or SNF experience preferred. New grads considered.

Our robust benefits package includes: generous time off, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness through the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program, Medical / Dental / Vision plans, and 403B plans.

Pay Range: $39.24 - $52.66 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: Weekdays with weekends as assigned