Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care

Mass General Brigham; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver one-on-one in-home therapy across a defined service area in the Boston region. You will work under a Physical Therapist, implementing treatment plans, guiding exercises, and promoting safety and mobility for patients in their homes.

The role offers a 40-hour week with a hybrid work model and requires travel within Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home’s geographic area.

Qualifications

• 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 Home's geographic area.
• Ability to work with various computer software and handheld patient care devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one home-based physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide and guide therapeutic exercises to improve mobility, safety, and independence.
• Reinforce fall prevention and home safety strategies.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility techniques.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document treatments and patient responses; collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electronic communications

Education

Massachusetts PTA licensure

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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, you’ll step outside clinic walls and into meaningful, one-on-one care—helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence where it matters most: at home. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll 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. You’ll work with a diverse patient population, helping people meet their goals in the environment where they live every day.

Why you’ll like this team

You have independence, but you’re 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 cities. In 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 you’re coming from a hospital or outpatient setting. Our onboarding is designed to help you feel prepared and confident working independently in the community. You’ll 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 you’ll do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes, helping them improve mobility, safety, and independence under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. You’ll:

• 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 you’ll 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 Home's 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, you’ll 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.

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 70 Everett Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: 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 package. In 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.

EEO Statement: 1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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