Per Deim Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Marlborough Westborough or nearby areas $70-$75 Per Visit

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70 - $75/visit

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) $70-$75 Per Visit Marlborough Westborough Hudson or nearby 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 Assistant (PTA), You Will

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 program.

Current, valid Massachusetts license to practice as a PTA

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 ($70-$75 PER visit 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

Implement treatment plans and assist patients with exercises to improve strength and independence. Document patient progress and educate families on safe mobility practices.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Treatment plan implementationPatient mobility techniquesClinical documentationPatient educationStrength and coordination trainingAssistive equipment usage

Physical Therapist Career Context

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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 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 Assistant (PTA) Marlborough Westborough or nearby areas $70-$75 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 Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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$73k
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$83k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services · Rehoboth, Massachusetts

$37-$50/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

$40.00/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Marlborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$575k≈ 8.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,634/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.