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Pathways Healthcare
Fall River, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our dedicated team. As a Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients by providing exceptional care and support.

Position Details

  • Main Office Location: Fall River, MA
  • Service Area: Attleboro and surrounding areas.
  • Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating the home environment, and determining the potential for rehabilitation, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.

Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs for patients while also instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care. Actively participate in case conferences to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach.

Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and, when necessary, train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. Additionally, provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

Participate in discharge planning for patients, identifying their ongoing needs and referring them to other home health services as required.

Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on the achievement of goals, following the guidelines set forth by the Organization policy.

Offer physical therapy assistant consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated, and actively engage in the peer consultation process to enhance the overall quality of care.

Qualifications

  • Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist (preferred), with priority given to those with community/home health experience is desirable.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
  • Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Strucutre: Paid per visit ($65 weekdays / $70 weekends & holidays). Training, meetings, and other hourly activities are paid at $45/hr.

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match

Flexible Schedule

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningGait analysisMobility trainingProsthetic device trainingClinical documentationOrganizational skillsHome health care

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)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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 score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94kPhysical Therapy median $90k (middle half $81k–$110k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$99k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)486 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts583 active21,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment608 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 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 at Pathways Healthcare 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
8
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
1
$128k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid per visit ($65 weekdays / $70 weekends & holidays)
Training, meetings, and other hourly activities paid at $45/hr
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) Match
Flexible schedule

Living in Fall River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$462k
Typical market rent
$1,888/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.