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GHR HealthcareNewton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Newton, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.50
Weekly
$2,260
Yearly (full-time)
$117,520
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 27, 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

Physical Therapist Jobs – Home Health Travel Assignment in Newton, Massachusetts

Compassionate Physical Therapist needed for a home health travel assignment in Newton, MA 02459, a convenient and welcoming area just west of Boston. Join a supportive team and provide in-home therapy services that improve mobility, independence, and quality of life across the greater Boston healthcare region.

Job Details

  • Setting: Home Care / Home Health
  • Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Job
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,260 - $2,430
  • Start Date: September 27, 2026
  • End Date: December 26, 2026
  • Location: Newton, MA 02459
  • Service Area: Arlington, Everett, Malden, Medford, West Medford, Melrose, and Somerville

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

  • Active Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
  • At least 1 year of travel therapy experience
  • At least 1 year of home care or home health experience
  • Ability to travel to patient cases as assigned throughout the Newton and greater Boston area
  • Strong electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills
  • Experience treating patients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations

Physical Therapy Responsibilities

  • Deliver skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence
  • Evaluate patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence
  • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support care goals
  • Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in accordance with agency standards
  • Communicate effectively with the care team to coordinate services and support patient progress
  • Travel to scheduled patient visits throughout the assigned service area

Apply now for this rewarding Massachusetts Physical Therapist job and join a healthcare team making a difference in home health care across Newton and the Boston metro area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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