Physical Therapist, Home Care

Mass General Brigham•Chelsea, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 PT Career Further with the Autonomy, Variety, and Fulfillment of Home Health Care! At Mass General Brigham Home Care, we believe exceptional physical therapy starts where it matters most — in real life. Our therapists go beyond the clinic to deliver care that is deeply personalized, considering each patient’s unique home and community environment. By focusing on functional independence, real-world adaptability, and patient safety, our team makes a lasting impact where patients live, move, and thrive. If you’re a Physical Therapist who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and practicing at the top of your license, this is where your skills truly shine. About Mass General Brigham Home Care 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. What Makes Home Care Physical Therapy Different? As a Physical Therapist on our Beantown team, you will: • 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 You won’t just treat symptoms — you’ll help patients regain independence and confidence in their own environment. Primary Coverage Area Most of your time will be spent in Back Bay, Prudential and South End, while the Beantown team also supports the following communities: Beacon Hill • Boston • Cambridge • Charlestown • China Town • Fenway • Financial • Kenmore • North End • South Boston • 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! Schedule & Workload • Full-time (40 hours) • Monday–Friday schedule • Average of 5–6 visits per day • Dedicated time for documentation, chart review, visit preparation, and care coordination Set your own schedule by managing your own appointments, all while providing high-quality, one-on-one patient care. All of this while working across Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods, where patients are close by—so you spend less time commuting and more time focusing on what matters most. Your schedule works for you—supporting a better work-life balance! Why Join Mass General Brigham? At Mass General Brigham, we know exceptional care doesn’t stop at the hospital doors. Our Home Care team brings advanced clinical expertise, compassion, and innovation directly to patients, helping them recover and manage chronic illness in the comfort of home. As part of a nationally respected not-for-profit health system, you’ll benefit from: • 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 High-performing teams drive medical innovation — and Home Care is a critical extension of that mission. 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 Qualifications and Experience 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 Additional Job Details (if applicable) Who Thrives Here? We’re looking for Physical Therapists who are: • Clinically confident • Comfortable working autonomously • Compassionate communicators • Energized by relationship-based patient care • Passionate about helping patients recover and live independently at home When hiring, we look for clinicians who bring not only strong experience and skills, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for this work. Make a Meaningful Impact At Mass General Brigham Home Care, your expertise helps patients move better, live safer, and regain independence where it matters most — at home. If you're ready to bring your physical therapy career beyond hospital walls and make a lasting difference in patients’ lives, we’d love to meet you!

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

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
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
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.