Per Deim Physical Therapist PT (Homecare) -$100 Per Visit Dedham, Foxborough, Norwood, Attleboro or nearby areas

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85-$100/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Company Overview

BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover, and Lowell is a leading provider of in-home and facility-based healthcare services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that supports the health and independence of our clients. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) in Lowell, Chelmsford, Framingham or surrounding areas to join our team on a per diem basis. ( Per deim Role: You will be paid per visit)

Position Summary

A Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT/RPT) position is now available to support our skilled nursing and sub-acute rehab partners within the BrightStar Care Acton–Andover–Lowell areas. This role offers the flexibility of per diem work with the opportunity to join additional PRN rosters across our local care network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services in accordance with physician orders
  • Assess patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and quality of life
  • Deliver skilled interventions, therapeutic exercises, and education to patients and caregivers
  • Document patient progress accurately and timely in accordance with company and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with nursing staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and effective care
  • Ensure a safe and positive therapy environment at all times

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Possess a current Physical Therapist (PT/RPT) license to practice in Massachusetts
  • Homecare experience & Assessment experience.
  • Prior experience in skilled nursing or sub-acute rehab settings is preferred but not required
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible per diem schedule

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningTherapeutic ExercisePatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication Skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

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<$105k
5
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
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$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/visit
#2

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Innovive Health · Boston, Massachusetts

$75/visit
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$741k
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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