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Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
Fall River, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37-$50/hr

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No weekends
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Job Description

Description

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Care |Fall River, 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 Fall River, Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

  • Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position
  • $37–$50 per visit
  • Flexible scheduling
  • One year of clinical experience required
  • 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, 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
  • Providing transfer training and instruction in safe mobility techniques
  • 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 per diem home care physical therapy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patient homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the care team to monitor patient progress and document care accurately.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical assessmentRehabilitationHome health care

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 top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (371 salary observations; 1,172 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

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 Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services

Home Health Care Services
Mansfield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
USA Today Top Workplaces Winner 2024, 2025 & 2026