Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Home Care - Essex County

Mass General Brigham; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mass General Brigham Home Care as a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant. You’ll provide essential therapy services to patients recovering at home, working collaboratively within a supportive team. Our dedicated staff values autonomy and teamwork, making a real impact on patient recovery and quality of life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with a team.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to patients in their homes.
• Daily documentation of patient interactions.
• Collaborate with health professionals to meet patient needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electronic communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Patient care software

Hand-held patient care device

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.

Why Join Mass General Brigham Home Care?

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 “Endicott” team. While most of your time will be spent working in Haverhill, Methuen and Newburyport, the entire team also supports the following territories:

• Amesbury
• Bradford
• Byfield
• Essex
• Georgetown
• Gloucester
• Groveland
• Ipswich
• Magnolia
• Manchester
• Merrimac
• Newbury
• Plum Island
• Rockport
• Rowley
• Salisbury
• South Hamilton
• West Boxford and West Newbury

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 Home Care’s geographic area

• Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer device

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

152 Conant Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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. 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.