Physical Therapist, 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.

 

The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nursing Association.

Take your Physical Therapy career further with the autonomy, variety and fulfillment of home health 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 part-time, 20-hour Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Beantown team! You’ll spend most of your time in Charlestown and Cambridge, with some flexibility to work in nearby neighborhoods. The team is flexible regarding which days the shifts occur between Monday and Friday and will work with you to accommodate your availability.

Enjoy the freedom to design your own schedule while delivering 1:1 care - because your work-life balance matters. In this role, you will play a crucial role with patient admissions and therapy evaluations, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards. You will provide support to nurse case managers while collaborating closely with LPNs, other therapists, and social workers. Visit numbers will range from 3-6 patients per day based on the needs of the team and the type of care provided.

This team uniquely cares for patients from around the world who come to Boston seeking world-class medical care. Additional to Charlestown and Cambridge, the entire team also supports the following neighborhoods:

• Back Bay
• Boston
• Beacon Hill
• Chinatown
• Fenway
• Financial District
• Kenmore
• North End
• Prudential
• South Boston
• South End
• West End

While navigating transportation and parking in the city can be challenging, we will secure city parking passes for new team members to make the commute as convenient and stress-free as possible!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, to support your continued professional growth and development.

 

Job Summary

Provide physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease 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
- Develop a plan of care that is patient and family focused, and institutes standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes
- Daily documentation is accurate and timely
- Application of standard treatment procedures
- Teaching is provided to patients and caregivers

 

Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as a Physical Therapist

• Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.

• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communications skills

• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software

• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations

• Travel required within Mass General Brigham Home Care's geographic area

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 Physical Therapist who is confident in their clinical abilities and loves working autonomously. On this team, your clinical expertise is matched by purpose, and your commitment to empowering lives is supported every step of the way!

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

70 Everett Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)