Physical Therapist Assistant
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$37–$50 per visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Dover, MA | Earn Up to $50/Visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide quality home healthcare to patients in Dover, Massachusetts. Enjoy the flexibility of per diem work while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position
- Competitive pay: $37–$50 per visit
- Flexible scheduling
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Mileage reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 and 2026
Your Role in Home Health
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll help patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and independence through individualized, one-on-one care.
- Your Responsibilities May Include
- Providing skilled physical therapy interventions as directed by a Physical Therapist
- Assisting with transfers and safe mobility techniques
- Educating patients and caregivers on exercises and safety strategies
- Monitoring progress and reporting changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Completing accurate and timely electronic documentation
Why Work with VRNS?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. Our ABI Waiver Program helps provide consistent scheduling opportunities while preserving the flexibility that makes per diem home care appealing.
You’ll have access to experienced clinical and administrative support while choosing a schedule that works for you.
Make a Difference with VRNS
If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for flexible per diem work and rewarding one-on-one patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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 in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining accurate electronic documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 584 active | 22,026 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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.
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