Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care

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 See the difference physical therapy can make at home. At Mass General Brigham Home Care, you’ll build meaningful relationships, use your clinical judgment, and make a difference where patients feel most at home. As a PTA, you’ll 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. You’ll work with a diverse patient population and provide care where patients live every day. Why you’ll like this team You have independence, but you’re 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 1–2 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 you’re coming from a hospital or other clinical 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, 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 you’ll do As a PTA, you’ll provide hands‑on physical therapy treatment in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. You’ll work closely with the PT and interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and function. 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 therapist’s 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 Qualifications What you’ll bring Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as a Physical Therapy Assistant Current registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration Strong communication skills—verbal, 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 Home’s 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, 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 reimbursement, along with ongoing opportunities for training, education, and professional development. Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 152 Conant Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 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. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mass General Brigham