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Physical Therapist Assistant

Newburyport, MA

Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Inpatient

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Unit: Acute Inpatient

Shift: 8-hour day shift, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday–Saturday (flexible hours on Saturdays)

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 29, 2026

About the Role

Join an interdisciplinary team in acute inpatient physical therapy. You'll evaluate patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, develop plans of care, and deliver direct treatment services. Patient and family education, along with thorough documentation, are essential parts of the role.

This position requires a high degree of professionalism, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to thrive in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Requirements

  • License: MA Physical Therapist Assistant license required
  • Certification: Current BLS (CPR)
  • Experience: Inpatient PT experience required
  • Flexibility: Must be available for orientation sessions (every other week)
  • Residency: Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (non-local travelers only)
  • History: Must have been separated from the facility for at least 6 months if previously employed

Contract Details

  • Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly (does not include on-call time)
  • Float Required: No
  • Orientation: Every other week

Interested candidates should be prepared to provide interview availability dates and times at the time of application.