Per Diem Physical Therapist PTRPT for Assessments 8595 per visit Lowell Chelmsford Billerica areas

Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking Per Diem Physical Therapists in Lowell, Massachusetts to perform assessment-only visits for skilled home health patients. The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay per visit based on experience, and an opportunity for advancement. Ideal candidates will have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and an active MA PT license, with experience in home health preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing meaningful patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health, skilled nursing, or sub-acute rehab preferred, not required.
• Ability to travel within the local service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments in accordance with physician orders.
• Evaluate patient functional abilities and determine care needs.
• Establish plan of care and provide clinical recommendations.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety and home exercise strategies.
• Complete timely documentation in compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and care teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Active MA PT license

Job description

Benefits

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

Position Summary: BrightStar Care of Acton–Andover–Lowell is seeking Per Diem Physical Therapists (PT/RPT) to complete assessment-only visits for skilled home health patients. This role is ideal for clinicians looking for flexible scheduling, meaningful one‑on‑one patient care, and limited ongoing treatment responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow‑up assessments in accordance with physician orders and clinical guidelines
• Evaluate patient functional abilities and determine care needs
• Establish plan of care and provide appropriate clinical recommendations
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, mobility, and home exercise strategies
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with state and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with nursing and care teams to support optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Active MA PT license.
• Experience in home health, skilled nursing, or sub‑acute rehab preferred, not required
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and travel within the local service area

Schedule & Compensation

Per Diem / Flexible hours ($65 to $90 per visit to client, based on experience)

You choose your availability (weekdays and/or weekends)

Competitive visit‑based compensation

Why Join BrightStar Care?

• Supportive and clinician‑led leadership team
• Flexible scheduling & trainings.