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Fall River, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

Why Join Pathways?

  • Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
  • Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
  • Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our dedicated team. As a Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients by providing exceptional care and support.

Position Details

  • Main Office Location: Fall River, MA
  • Service Area: Attleboro and surrounding areas.
  • Job Type: Per Diem

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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Strucutre: Paid per visit ($65 weekdays / $70 weekends & holidays). Training, meetings, and other hourly activities are paid at $45/hr.

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match

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

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation PlanningGait TrainingRange of Motion EvaluationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationOrganizational Skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (591 salary observations; 1,285 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

7
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
11
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
58% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fall River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
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 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid per visit
Mileage reimbursement
401(k) match
Flexible schedule
Supportive team environment