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Wilmington, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist - Home Health Admissions

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135K–$146K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Admissions / SOC Visits - Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our North Boston Senior Living office. This team works with clients on a per visit basis in a senior living setting (Assisted Living / Independent Living) throughout Essex County and parts of Middlesex County.

This position will primarily include Start of Care / Admission visits, so current/recent Medicare Certified Home Health and OASIS documentation experience is required.

As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist Include

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.

Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.

Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.

Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.

Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.

Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist Include

  • A current MA Physical Therapist - PT license.
  • A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
  • Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
  • BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
  • Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
  • Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol.
  • Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
  • Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
  • Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information

  • Base Pay: $65-70 per point, based on qualifications
  • To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform home health visits to conduct diagnostic tests, implement individualized care plans, and provide rehabilitative interventions. They are responsible for accurately documenting patient care and educating clients and their families on health and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of recent work experience. Proficiency with Medicare-certified home health documentation and OASIS is required.

Key Skills

Medicare certificationDiagnostic testingMobility assessmentWound careCare planningPatient educationTime managementInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (498 salary observations; 1,509 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65kPhysical Therapy median $103k (middle half $95k–$107k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)498 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$61k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts610 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment630 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy 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 - Home Health Admissions at BAYADA Home Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 25 employers
9
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
11
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Scholarship Opportunities

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$739k≈ 11.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,162/mo≈ 58% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.