Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Acute Care, Per Diem at Cambridge Health Alliance – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: Weekdays with weekend shifts as needed
Category: Physical Therapy
Department: Cambridge Hospital Rehab
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: Per Diem
Union Name: Non Union

Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative 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 quality health care, a diverse working environment, a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine, and a robust rehab student program.

We are looking for PTAs who believe strongly in CHA’s mission, vision, and values:

Mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities.

Vision: Equity and excellence for everyone, every time.

Values: To Make a Positive Difference - Community, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Learning, Excellence (CIRCLE).

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.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.