Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$37–$50 per visit

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Franklin, MA | Earn Up to $50/Visit!

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide quality home healthcare to patients in Franklin, Massachusetts. Enjoy the flexibility of per diem work while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Position Highlights

  • Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position
  • Competitive pay: $37–$50 per visit
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Supportive clinical and administrative team
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 and 2026

Your Role in Home Health

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll help patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and independence through individualized, one-on-one care.

  • Your Responsibilities May Include
  • Providing skilled physical therapy interventions as directed by a Physical Therapist
  • Assisting with transfers and safe mobility techniques
  • Educating patients and caregivers on exercises and safety strategies
  • Monitoring progress and reporting changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
  • Completing accurate and timely electronic documentation

Why Work with VRNS?

At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. Our ABI Waiver Program helps provide consistent scheduling opportunities while preserving the flexibility that makes per diem home care appealing.

You’ll have access to experienced clinical and administrative support while choosing a schedule that works for you.

Make a Difference with VRNS

If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for flexible per diem work and rewarding one-on-one patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Requirements

Need to Have

  • Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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!

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining accurate electronic documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient mobilityStrength trainingSafety educationPatient assessmentCaregiver educationClinical collaborationTransfer techniques

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $75k–$87k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts584 active22,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,595 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Assistant 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 Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
3
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$98k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
3
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#2

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time or Full-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Beverly, Massachusetts

$35-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$34-$38/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services

Home Health Care Services
Mansfield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Ongoing training and professional development

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$655k
Typical market rent
$2,534/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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

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