Home Health Physical Therapist
Newton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist Home Health - Massachusetts (Newton)

Specialty: Physical Therapist Home Health
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes with physical impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities due to injury, disease, or other causes.
• Patient age range: birth to over 100 years.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate services.
• Maintain thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication per agency policies and standards of practice.
• Weekend rotations occur once every 6 weeks.
• Ability to travel to assigned cases is required.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist professional license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of home care experience required.

Credentialing & Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Massachusetts Physical Therapist license (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Primary source verification of license within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start and updated if there is a break in service.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start and updated if there is a break in service.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check within 45 days of start (required for all home care positions).

Health & Immunizations

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start and updated annually (no religious exemptions).
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start (skin test or blood test) and updated if >6 month break.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start and updated if >6 month break.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity required.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred (optional).
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred (optional).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required.

Documentation & Verification

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in the relevant skillset.
• Skills checklist required for submission.
• Candidate submission coversheet required for submission.
• Education verification of highest level achieved (except CNA positions).
• MGB badge photo (color, recent, plain background, no glasses).

Additional Notes

• All documentation must be current and compliant with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations.
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing.
• Assignments require travel to patient homes within the service area.

This position is ideal for licensed physical therapists with home care experience seeking a long-term assignment in Massachusetts with a reputable healthcare system.