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Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
Stoughton, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsPart-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$37 - $50/visit

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Care | Stoughton, 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 Stoughton, Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

  • Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position
  • $37–$50 per visit
  • Flexible scheduling

One Year of Clinical Experience Required

  • Part Time Benefits package – Dental, Vision, 401k, reimbursement for Wi-Fi cost and more!
  • 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, functional 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
  • Assessing patients’ home environments and reinforcing appropriate safety strategies
  • 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 part-time home care physical therapy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the care team to monitor patient progress and educate caregivers on safety and mobility strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationMobility trainingClinical collaborationRehabilitation

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).

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 paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $75k–$87k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts584 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,595 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
3
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$98k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
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7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#2

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

EmpowerMe Wellness · Beverly, Massachusetts

$35-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$34-$38/hr
+ 6 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
Dental
Vision
401k
Wi-Fi reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development

Living in Stoughton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$612k
Typical market rent
$2,516/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.