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Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell
Dedham, Norwood, Needham, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Per Deim Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) $70 Per Visit Dedham, Norwood, Needham, Foxborough or nearby area (Homecare)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$124.8K–$145.6K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • Reimagine Your Career in Home Health

Caring for others isn’t just what you do — it’s who you are.

At BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover & Lowell, we take pride in delivering personalized, high-quality home healthcare that helps our clients live independently and comfortably where they feel safest — at home.

You’ll join a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative team that truly values your skills and commitment to excellence. Here, you’re not just part of a workforce — you’re part of a family that cares. You will cover Foxborough and surrounding areas.

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) You Will

Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist.

Assist patients with exercises and mobility techniques to improve strength, coordination, and independence.

Observe, document, and report patient progress or changes to the supervising therapist and physician.

Educate patients and their families on safe mobility practices and use of assistive equipment.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with BrightStar Care standards.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Current, valid Massachusetts license to practice as a PTA

Current CPR/BLS certification, and TB test results.

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience; home care experience preferred.

Why Join BrightStar Care

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our team. We offer:

Competitive per-visit pay ($60-$70 based on experience)

Flexible scheduling and work-life balance

Travel time reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional development

A supportive leadership team that values respect, compassion, and communication

Be Part of a Team That Makes a Difference

If you’re passionate about helping others live their best lives and want to grow in a supportive, mission-driven environment — we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and start your rewarding home health career with BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover & Lowell.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist, assisting patients with exercises and mobility techniques to enhance strength and independence. Responsibilities also include observing, documenting, and reporting patient progress to the supervising therapist and physician, alongside educating families on safe mobility practices.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Treatment Plan ImplementationPatient EducationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (601 salary observations; 1,306 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Deim Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) $70 Per Visit Dedham, Norwood, Needham, Foxborough or nearby area (Homecare) at Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell

Home Health Care Services
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Opportunity for Advancement
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Travel Time Reimbursement
Ongoing Training

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$741k
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.