Physical Therapist (PT)- New Bedford
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Salary Range: $80.00 /hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Nightingale Visiting Nurses of Massachusetts Inc - Taunton, MA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $80.00 - $80.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Locations: New Bedford, MA Full-time/Part-Time / Per Diem Opportunities Available Paid per visit – routine visit rates starting at $80/visit Nightingale Home Healthcare – Where Patient Care Comes First For over 30 years, Nightingale has proudly delivered compassionate, one-on-one home care. Our mission is to help patients regain independence and comfort in their own homes. We’re seeking dedicated Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our growing team for part-time or per diem visits. If you’re looking for flexibility, independence, and the chance to make a real impact — we want to hear from you! What We Offer: Competitive per-visit pay Flexible scheduling – work when it fits your life Mileage reimbursement 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year (for eligible employees) One-on-one patient care Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with merit-based raises Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients’ physical conditions, limitations, and rehabilitation needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapy in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care
- Supervise and coordinate care with PTAs and HHAs
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and equipment use
- Assess home environments and recommend modifications
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers
- Submit visit notes on time while maintaining HIPAA compliance Qualifications: Qualifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
- Minimum 1 year of PT experience preferred
- OASIS and WellSky (Kinser) experience preferred (training provided)
- Current CPR certification
- Physical exam (within last 12 months)
- TB test (within last 12 months)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must attend orientation at our Taunton, MA office Join the Nightingale Family! Your expertise helps patients recover safely and confidently at home. Apply today: homecareforyou.com We can’t wait to welcome you to the team where your care makes a difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy in accordance with the physician's Plan of Care. They are also responsible for coordinating care with other healthcare providers and maintaining accurate, HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist with a valid driver's license and current CPR certification. Experience with OASIS and WellSky is preferred, along with a minimum of one year of clinical experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Home Care Providers Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (150 salary observations; 295 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
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