Physical Therapist - Per Diem
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Job Description
- Role: Physical Therapist - Home Health
- Rate: Per Visit
- Main Office Location: Lawrence, MA
- Service Area: Methuen, Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury areas.
- Job Type: Per Diem
Qualifications
- Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist (preferred), with priority given to those with community/home health experience is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
- Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating the home environment, and determining the potential for rehabilitation, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.
Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs for patients while also instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care. Actively participate in case conferences to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach.
Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and, when necessary, train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. Additionally, provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participate in discharge planning for patients, identifying their ongoing needs and referring them to other home health services as required.
Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on the achievement of goals, following the guidelines set forth by the Organization policy.
Offer physical therapy assistant consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated, and actively engage in the peer consultation process to enhance the overall quality of care.
What We Offer
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) Match
- Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
Flexible Schedule
Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (396 salary observations; 1,328 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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).
Pathways Healthcare ranks #6 of 21 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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