Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Care |Holbrook, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $160/visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing home healthcare team in Holbrook, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) Position
- Competitive pay – up to $160/visit
- Flexible scheduling
- One year of clinical experience required
- Mileage 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 (PT):
As a Physical Therapist (PT) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled physical therapy services directly in patients’ homes. You’ll work closely with patients and their care teams to promote mobility, 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 comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
- Developing individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
- Providing therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training
- Assessing patients’ home environments and recommending appropriate safety modifications
- Educating patients and caregivers
- Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed
- Collaborating with 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 the 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 (PT) 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 services in patients' homes, including evaluations, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercises. Collaborate with care teams and physicians while maintaining accurate electronic documentation of patient progress.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (486 salary observations; 1,412 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $99k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%)486 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 582 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment607 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index44 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist 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 Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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