Physical Therapy Assistant
 Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge | |
$23.00 - $33.00 / hr
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 100 North Beacon Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 08, 2026 | |
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Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
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 SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering treatment programs as established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability with -Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training and orthotic/prosthetic training. -Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as, whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association's Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability. -Comply with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards of patient care and safety. -Monitor patients' responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist. -Reports observations of patients' performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist. -Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients' services. -Document and maintain treatment records per department policy, "Documentation of Patient Care.". -Demonstrate commitment towards patient and departmental needs and goals through flexibility in patient scheduling, work schedules and teamwork. -Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrates ongoing learning and professional development. -Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers. -Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies. -Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way. -Demonstrate professional qualities such as initiative, follow-through, personal responsibility, and accountability, quality-oriented work and growth. -Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards. -Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise. -Attend meetings as required. -Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. -Perform other functions/duties as requested. Qualifications Education Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements
Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement: 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. | |