Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | Hudson, MA | Earn up to $160/Visit
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing home health team in Hudson, Massachusetts. If you're looking for the flexibility to choose your schedule while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, this Per Diem opportunity may be a great fit.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) position
- Earn up to $160 per visit
- Flexible scheduling and independence
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Mileage and licensure reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 and 2026
Your Role in Home Health
As a Physical Therapist (PT), you’ll provide individualized therapy in patients’ homes, helping them improve strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence. You’ll develop treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and goals while building meaningful connections through one-on-one care.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, and function
- Address gait training, transfers, and safe mobility
- Assess home safety and recommend adaptive equipment when appropriate
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise programs
- Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Why Choose VRNS?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS), we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We value our therapists and provide the clinical and administrative support they need to deliver quality care. Our ABI Waiver Program helps provide consistent scheduling while allowing clinicians the flexibility and independence of Per Diem work.
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a flexible Per Diem opportunity with competitive per-visit pay and a supportive team, we invite you to apply. Join VRNS and make a difference in the lives of patients throughout your community.
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT) license
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
- Afternoon availability
Nice to Have
- Previous home care experience
- Monday–Friday availability
Weekend Availability
Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of per diem home care physical therapy!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,724 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$146k | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $83k–$105k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 584 active | 22,025 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,724 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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