Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health system in Cambridge is seeking a Physical Therapist to treat patients in acute care inpatient settings. This role involves participating in a teaching environment with diverse patient caseloads while completing all necessary documentation. Candidates must have MA licensure and current AHA BLS certification, with acute care experience preferred. This position offers variable shifts, contributing to a dynamic work environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• MA licensure required, with current AHA BLS certification.
• Acute care or home care experience preferred.
• New graduates are considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in the acute care inpatient setting.
• Participate in performance improvement programs.
• Complete all documentation and administrative duties appropriately.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

MA licensure

Current AHA BLS certification

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: Variable, weekday and or weekend shifts

Category: Physical Therapy

Department: Rehab Cambridge

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union: No

Union Name: Non Union

Department Description

Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative, award-winning health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and the surrounding Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, and the Cambridge Public Health Department. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer the finest health services, a diverse working environment, and a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine.

Job Purpose

In accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance policies and procedures, and APTA guidelines and code of ethics, this employee treats patients in the acute care inpatient setting. The position is part of team in a teaching environment with a diverse patient caseload. The employee participates in performance improvement program, and in-service program as well as completing all documentation and administrative duties appropriately.

Qualifications / Requirements

MA licensure and current AHA BLS certification required. Acute care, home care, or SNF experience preferred. New grads considered. Bilingual a plus.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.