Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Care | Wrentham, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $50/visit!

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home healthcare team in Wrentham, Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

  • Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position
  • $37–$50 per visit
  • Flexible scheduling
  • One year of clinical experience required
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026

Your Role as a Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled physical therapy services directly in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You’ll work closely with patients and their care teams to promote mobility, strength, independence, safety, and quality of life.

If you’re looking for a therapy position that combines professional independence, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Your Responsibilities May Include

  • Providing skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist
  • Providing transfer training and instruction in safe mobility techniques
  • Educating patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and safety techniques
  • Monitoring patient progress and reporting changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Collaborating with Physical Therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physicians, and other members of the care team

Completing Accurate and Timely Electronic Documentation

Home care offers a unique opportunity to get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Each visit is different, and you’ll have the autonomy to provide individualized care based on each patient’s needs.

What Makes VRNS Different?

At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We understand what therapists need to feel supported and successful in the field.

Our participation in the ABI Waiver Program helps provide clinicians with consistent scheduling while still offering flexibility and independence that make home healthcare so appealing.

You’ll have the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team while maintaining the ability to build a schedule that works for your life.

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 and transfer training directly in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate caregivers on safety techniques, and maintain accurate electronic documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical assessmentRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (473 salary observations; 1,407 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,073 salary observations; 59,686 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)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$104kPhysical Therapy median $80k (middle half $68k–$87k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Massachusetts vs national$99k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)473 state / 12,073 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts586 active22,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment610 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
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<$80k
3
$80k-90k
1
$98k
1
$104k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per DiemPer Diem

Preferred Therapy Solutions · Nantucket, Massachusetts

$40-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services · Rehoboth, Massachusetts

$37-$50/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$47/hr
#4

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

$35-$42/hr
+ 7 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

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement
Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
Ongoing training and professional development

Living in Wrentham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$692k
Typical market rent
$2,647/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.