Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - 40 hours/week, day shift
Listed compensation
$38.5-$53.91/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description
Full time, benefits eligible position! External hires qualify for a sign on bonus! The Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist evaluates a patient's mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.
The Physical Therapist provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks.
As a member of the health care team, the physical therapist works closely with other rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to provide patient-centered care. Patient/family and community education are essential components of this position.
Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients' mobility and motor function to assess functional performance Develop and implement goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment plans Promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care Provide patient, family, and community education on physical therapy and rehabilitation Maintain accurate and timely patient records Stay current with best practices and emerging techniques in physical therapy
Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Preferred Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques
Education and Experience
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program Relevant clinical experience preferred
- Licenses and Certifications Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license Current BCLS certification
Pay Range
$38.50 - $53.91
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist evaluates patient mobility and develops goal-directed treatment plans to promote functional independence. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license. A current BCLS certification and strong interpersonal communication skills are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (601 salary observations; 1,306 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,085 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$112k | Physical Therapy median $97k (middle half $83k–$109k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $98k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%)601 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 576 active | 21,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - 40 hours/week, day shift at Beth Israel Lahey Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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