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Elara Caring
Worcester, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist PT

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$110k

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Job Description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist

5 Star Branch!!

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide physical therapy services in the home setting.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Supervise therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate.

What Is Required?

  • Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
  • Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

What's in It for You?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

"Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations."

The base salary for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 annually based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

  • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at careers.elara.com

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy services within a home health setting. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-approved physical therapy program and hold a current, unrestricted state PT license. A minimum of one year of healthcare experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionPatient monitoringRehabilitationCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (527 salary observations; 1,521 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$110kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$107k)941 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+4%)527 state / 12,948 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts588 active21,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment613 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,764 in the last 30 days4,430 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,543 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist PT at Elara Caring a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 26 employers
13
<$105k
15
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family & Pet Bereavement

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.