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Pathways Healthcare
Fall River, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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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

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (755 salary observations; 1,150 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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 20,631 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

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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