Physical Therapist, Home Care

Mass General Brigham•Braintree, MA

3d•$71,697 - $138,362•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides post-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help homebound patients recover from illness, surgery, or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Our clinicians are highly skilled professionals who function independently while collaborating as part of a strong interdisciplinary team to deliver the highest quality patient-centered care. As a Physical Therapist on our Adams team, you will deliver 1:1 physical therapy care in patients’ homes functioning as a Case Manager. You will evaluate patients and develop personalized treatment plans, focusing on mobility, strength, fall prevention, and functional independence. You will also assess home environments to promote safety and independence, educate patients and caregivers on recovery strategies and long-term mobility, and collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and social workers to support recovery. You won’t just treat symptoms — you’ll help patients regain independence and confidence in their own environment. The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nursing Association.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 physical therapy care in patients’ homes functioning as a Case Manager
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.
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