Physical Therapist Assistant
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$37–$50 per visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Abington, MA | Earn $37–$50 Per Visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is looking for a skilled and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home healthcare team in Abington, Massachusetts. Help patients improve mobility and independence while enjoying the flexibility and personal connections that home care provides.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position
- Competitive pay: $37–$50 per visit
- Flexible scheduling
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Full benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k), annual wellness benefit, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wi-Fi reimbursement and more
- Mileage and licensure reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 and 2026
Your Role in Home Health
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll help patients build strength, improve mobility, and work toward greater independence through individualized care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled therapy interventions under a Physical Therapist’s direction
- Assist patients with transfers and safe mobility
- Teach patients and caregivers exercises and safety techniques
- Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation
Why Choose VRNS?
We’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused, with an experienced clinical and administrative team ready to support you. Our ABI Waiver Program helps provide consistent scheduling while maintaining the flexibility and independence of home health.
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ready to make a difference through one-on-one patient care, we invite you to apply and grow with VRNS!
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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 full-time home care physical therapy!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $83k (middle half $75k–$87k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 584 active | 22,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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