Per Deim Physical Therapist for Assessments (PT) Boston, Quincy, Dorchester areas $100 Per Visit

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$100/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Wellness resources
  • Physical Therapist (PT) Boston, Quincy, Dorchester areas
  • Reimagine Your Career in Home Health

Caring for others isn’t just what you do — it’s who you are.

At BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover & Lowell, we take pride in delivering personalized, high-quality home healthcare that helps our clients live independently and comfortably where they feel safest — at home.

You’ll join a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative team that truly values your skills and commitment to excellence. Here, you’re not just part of a workforce — you’re part of a family that cares.

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist (PT) You Will

Experience doing Initial PT Eval/Assessment. Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist.

Assist patients with exercises and mobility techniques to improve strength, coordination, and independence.

Observe, document, and report patient progress or changes to the supervising therapist and physician.

Educate patients and their families on safe mobility practices and use of assistive equipment.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with BrightStar Care standards.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Current, valid Massachusetts license to practice as a PT.

Current CPR/BLS certification.

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience; home health experience preferred.

Why Join BrightStar Care

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our team. We offer:

Competitive per-visit pay ($60 based on experience)

Flexible scheduling and work-life balance

Travel time reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional development

A supportive leadership team that values respect, compassion, and communication

Be Part of a Team That Makes a Difference

If you’re passionate about helping others live their best lives and want to grow in a supportive, mission-driven environment — we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and start your rewarding home health career with BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover & Lowell.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and implement treatment plans to improve patient strength and independence. Educate patients and families on safe mobility while maintaining accurate clinical records.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Initial PT EvaluationPatient AssessmentTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationHome Health Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (601 salary observations; 1,306 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Deim Physical Therapist for Assessments (PT) Boston, Quincy, Dorchester areas $100 Per Visit at Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

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<$105k
5
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.