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Elara Caring
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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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

  • Physical Therapist – Home Health
  • Make an Impact—One Patient, One Goal and One Successful Step at a Time

At Elara Caring, we believe patients often heal best where they feel most comfortable—at home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain strength, improve mobility and live more independently.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy of working in the field while having the support of an experienced clinical team behind you. If you’re looking for meaningful work, greater flexibility and an opportunity to see the direct impact of your care, we’d love to connect with you.

  • What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
  • Monday–Friday schedule (No weekends, holidays or on-call)
  • One-on-one patient care
  • Guaranteed Salary
  • AI-supported technology designed to significantly reduce documentation time
  • Medical, dental, vision + 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO + an additional 6 PAID Holidays
  • 4 Day Work Week available
  • Career growth and continuing education opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will

  • Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance and functional abilities in their homes
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and personal goals
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve movement, safety and independence
  • Adjust treatment plans as patients progress and their needs change
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, equipment, fall prevention and safe mobility
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other members of the care team
  • Guide support staff in helping patients achieve their functional goals
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Serve as a trusted therapy resource for patients, families, colleagues and the community
  • What You’ll Need
  • Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy program
  • Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
  • Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned coverage area
  • Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative care team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.

Bring your expertise into patients’ homes—and help them move forward with confidence. Apply today to join Elara Caring. Pay is based off experience and education starting at $100K-$115K

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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' mobility and functional abilities in their homes to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to provide hands-on therapy and educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and recovery.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program and hold a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license. Requires a valid driver's license, a dependable vehicle, and the physical ability to perform patient care tasks.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength trainingHome health carePatient educationCare coordinationRehabilitationFunctional ability assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Elara Caring a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Elara Caring ranks #5 of 18 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (172 salary observations; 340 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 15,589 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 36 employers

17
<$105k
12
$105k-115k
11
$115k-125k
4
$125k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$125K - $130K
#2

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$72k-$138k
#3

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$93k-$133k
#4

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$85k-$130k
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Physical Therapy

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,386k
Typical market rent
$3,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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About Elara Caring

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with employer match
PTO + 6 paid holidays
Career growth and continuing education opportunities
AI-supported technology to reduce documentation time