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GHR HealthcareNewton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Newton, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.50
Weekly
$2,260
Yearly (full-time)
$117,520
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/18/2026

This job pays about $56.50/hour — 13% 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).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist Job – Home Health | Newton, MA

Make a meaningful impact as a Travel Physical Therapist providing high-quality home health therapy to patients in Newton, MA and surrounding communities. This Physical Therapist job offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and help patients improve mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Newton offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to the greater Boston area, giving you the best of both community comfort and city proximity.

Job Details

  • Position Type: Travel Physical Therapist
  • Setting: Home Health
  • Location: Newton, MA 02459
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/18/2026
  • Schedule: 8-hour day shifts
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekend Rotation: Approximately once every 6 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,260-$2,430
  • Openings: 2

Job Requirements

  • Active Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
  • Minimum of 1 year of home care or home health experience required
  • Experience working within a certified home health agency preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in the field
  • Comfort traveling to patient cases as assigned throughout the Newton and greater Boston area
  • Strong electronic documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence
  • Assess patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support recovery and independence
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
  • Coordinate care with physicians, families, and allied health professionals
  • Document visits accurately and promptly in accordance with agency standards
  • Communicate updates and patient needs to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Travel to assigned cases across the designated coverage area

Overview

This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated Home Health Physical Therapist who enjoys delivering one-on-one care in a home-based setting. If you are looking for a rewarding healthcare job in Massachusetts and want to make a direct difference in patient outcomes while working a consistent weekday schedule, this assignment offers a strong balance of professional impact and lifestyle flexibility.

Apply now to join this rewarding travel physical therapy opportunity in Newton, MA.

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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