Inpatient Physical Therapist
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist I, Inpatient

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

• Provide acute care physical therapy primarily within a rotating service model.
• Work schedule: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, with anticipated weekend work once per month (weekend worked results in a weekday off during the pay period). No holiday coverage expected.
• Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance and adapting to disabilities.
• Responsibilities include interpreting evaluations, setting treatment goals, administering manual exercises, instructing and assisting patients, and supervising PTAs per policy and state regulations.

Required Experience

• Completion of internship or apprenticeship program required.
• 1-2 years of physical therapy experience preferred.
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (using the higher preferred value).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license for Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred).
• N95 fit test completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually (no onsite fit testing).
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions).
• TB screening within 3 months prior to start (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months. If positive TB test, chest x-ray documentation required.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year prior to start, updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid lists).
• Documentation of education verification.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and case management skills.
• Ability to teach and supervise others effectively.

Contract Length

• 24 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value).

Work Environment

• Acute care inpatient setting.
• Primarily Monday-Friday with occasional weekend coverage.
• No holiday coverage required.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel assignment in an acute care inpatient setting in Boston, MA.