Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care

Mass General Brigham•Chelsea, MA

18d•$22 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes. Under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, the assistant helps patients improve mobility, safety, and independence by implementing individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic exercises and activities, reinforcing home safety strategies, and educating patients and caregivers. The role includes monitoring progress, documenting treatments and responses, and collaborating with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team. Most visits are in Boston, with additional coverage in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, Charlestown, China Town, Fenway, Financial District, Kenmore, North End, Prudential, South Boston, South End, and West End. The territory is organized around a focused city service area, and travel is required within Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home’s geographic area. The position offers independence in managing appointments while providing access to scheduling coordinators, liaisons, and other support services. The full-time schedule is 40 hours per week, during the day, with no evenings and typically six to seven visits per day. Dedicated time is included for documentation, chart review, visit preparation, and care coordination. Onboarding, ongoing training, education, and professional development are provided. Field safety resources include GPS-enabled safety tools, real-time alerts, and security-supported key fob access. The role is hybrid, with a work location at 70 Everett Avenue.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in acute care, rehabilitation, or home care.
Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn other software applications.
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to work with various computer software and knowledge of handheld patient-care computer devices.
Ability to travel within the designated geographic area.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
Provide therapeutic exercises and activities focused on mobility, strength, balance, and function.
Reinforce fall-prevention and home-safety strategies.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility techniques.
Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Document treatments and patient responses.
Collaborate with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals.
Travel within the designated Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home geographic area.