Join a hospital outpatient physical therapy team in Chelsea, MA. Provide evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, administer manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, and educate patients and families on goals and home programs. Document progress, adjust treatments to maximize outcomes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Supervise PTAs according to policy and state regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. For licensure from 2016 onward, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required. For licensure prior to 2016, bachelor’s or master’s degree acceptable.
- Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required prior to start of assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- 1-2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in hospital, rehabilitation, or ambulatory settings required.
- Experience in orthopedic physical therapy required.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
- Experience completing accurate billing documentation by end of day preferred.
- Experience with quality process improvement initiatives preferred.
Assignment Details
- Shift Hours: 08:00 - 16:30.
- Shift Days: Days.
- Position will start at the Chelsea outpatient location and later transition to a Revere outpatient location during the assignment.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits
We offer a benefits package for travelers beginning on day one. Benefits include medical options, 401(k) matching, recruiter support, referral opportunities, housing assistance, and licensure and travel reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care
Your work will restore patient physical functioning by interpreting evaluations and test results, establishing plans of care, documenting goals and anticipated progress, and adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit. You will contribute to hospital-wide quality improvement and support multidisciplinary care coordination.
Location Highlights
Chelsea, MA offers convenient regional access and local attractions. The city is adjacent to Boston across the Mystic River and is a short commute to downtown Boston by public transit and car. Nearby points of interest include close proximity to the Boston waterfront and the Charles River, rapid access to major interstates (I-93 and US-1), and short drives to regional parks such as Revere Beach and the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The area supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with cultural venues, diverse dining options, and transit connections to the Greater Boston area.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
