Physical Therapist - Per 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
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).
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