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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Physical Therapy Assistant - VNA / Homecare

Full-TimeDeadline 4/23/27
$29.58 - $40.80/hr
Mid
Associate's
Seekonk, MA, USA
In PersonCovers Seekonk and Rehoboth primarily, with Swansea and Somerset overflow.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Two years of related experience are required.
  • Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Board of Registration in Medicine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required to hold Rhode Island licensure, subject to geographic area assignment.
  • CPR certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Registered Physical Therapist, work with patients to prevent disability, relieve pain, develop, improve, or restore motor function, and maintain maximum physical, emotional, social, and mental performance within the person's capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Home care experience is preferred.
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database, and electronic records programs, are preferred.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options