Physical Therapist, Home Care

Mass General Brigham • Braintree, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide personalized, in-home care to patients recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, or managing chronic diseases. This role emphasizes autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and practicing at the top of one's license within the patient's unique home and community environment. Therapists focus on functional independence, real-world adaptability, and patient safety, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, physicians, and social workers. As part of a nationally respected not-for-profit health system, the position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient care, research, teaching, and community service, extending advanced clinical expertise and compassion directly to patients in their homes.

Requirements

• 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 Healthcare at Home’s geographic area

Nice To Haves

• Clinically confident
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Compassionate communicators
• Energized by relationship-based patient care
• Passionate about helping patients recover and live independently at home
• Bring positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for this work

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 physical therapy care in patients’ homes
• Evaluate patients and develop personalized treatment plans
• Focus on mobility, strength, fall prevention, and functional independence
• Assess home environments to promote safety and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on recovery strategies and long-term mobility
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and social workers to support recovery
• 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
• Collaborate with patient, family, physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs
• Develop a plan of care that is patient and family focused and institutes standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes
• Ensure daily documentation is accurate and timely
• Application of standard treatment procedures
• Provide teaching to patients and caregivers

Benefits

• Academic medicine and innovative care models
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Career mobility across a large healthcare network
• A mission centered on patient care, research, teaching, and community service
• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree