
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newton, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.63
- Weekly
- $2,345
- Yearly (full-time)
- $121,940
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 1, 2026
This job pays about $58.63/hour — 17% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts ($49.90/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 180 open Physical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts from 8 agencies, 35 of them in Newton.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $80.94/hour, median $55.72/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Massachusetts: $49.90/hour ($103,792/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($65.55/hour across 20 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | 13-Week Assignment in Massachusetts
Join our healthcare team as a home health Physical Therapist and make a meaningful difference through skilled in-home rehabilitation across the Boston-area North Shore. This 13-week travel physical therapy assignment serves patients from newborns to older adults in Beverly, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
- Healthcare Setting: Home health and in-home rehabilitation
- Location: Newton, Massachusetts, with home health visits throughout Beverly, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott
- Schedule: 40 hours per week; 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Weekend Rotation: Approximately once every six weeks
- Start Date: November 1, 2026, pending credentialing clearance
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through January 30, 2027
- Travel Requirement: Ability to travel independently to assigned patient cases is required
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of home health or home care physical therapy experience
- Experience providing patient-centered care in the home setting
- Strong patient assessment, clinical reasoning, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to travel independently to assigned home health patient visits
- Proficiency with timely electronic medical documentation and interdisciplinary communication
Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their residences
- Evaluate patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities related to injury, disease, or other conditions
- Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical needs
- Monitor patient progress and modify interventions to promote safety, mobility, independence, and quality of life
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care
- Complete accurate, thorough, and timely electronic documentation in accordance with professional standards and established procedures
- Educate patients and caregivers about therapeutic techniques, mobility, fall prevention, safety, and home exercise programs
- Participate in weekend rotations and travel between assigned home health cases as needed
Located in the greater Boston area, this Massachusetts travel physical therapy opportunity offers access to vibrant North Shore communities, coastal surroundings, and a rich mix of cultural and recreational experiences. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a home health Physical Therapist!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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