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Worcester, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Job Description

Join Acclaim Home Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant in our Worcester, MA location. In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide compassionate and effective care to patients in their homes, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.
  • Provide hands-on therapy and exercises to patients in their home environment.
  • Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
  • Educate patients and their families on proper techniques and safety measures to promote healing and prevent injury.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient responses.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Previous home health experience preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a home-based setting.
  • Reliable transportation for traveling to patient homes within the Worcester area.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate of $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Professional development and continuing education support.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.

About the Company

Acclaim Home Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate home healthcare to individuals in their communities. Our team strives to improve patient outcomes through personalized care and a commitment to excellence. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceHome health carePatient careTreatment plan implementationPatient educationTime managementCommunication skillsSafety compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (450 salary observations; 1,402 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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
Listed pay$73k–$94kPhysical Therapy median $80k (middle half $68k–$87k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)450 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts582 active21,909 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
2
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$98k
1
$104k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
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1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
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7-8
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services · Rehoboth, Massachusetts

$37-$50/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time or Full-Time

$35-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$65k-$80k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About America's Home Health Services

Home Health Care Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay rate of $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional development and continuing education support
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid time off and holidays

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.