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Thera Peds
Hingham, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a short term, full-time or part-time, on-site role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in Hingham, MA.

The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full time or Part-time hours
  • Short term December 2026-March 2027
  • K – 12 grades
  • Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management, supervision of a PTA
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • In person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads

Rate

  • Qualifications
  • Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
  • State License as Physical Therapist
  • National License: APTA (Preferred)
  • Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required

Experience Working with Children

Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.

Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.

  • Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
  • Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology

Fingerprint Background Clearance

Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time or part-time, on-site Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based position in Hingham, MA. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school physical therapist jobs near me, Massachutes school PT positions, or full-time part-time pediatric PT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students in a school setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to support student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyIEP developmentAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (534 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $76k–$105k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)534 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts593 active21,888 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment614 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 35 employers
13
<$100k
15
$100k-115k
12
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours including documentation, administrative, and planning time
Bi-monthly salary deposits
Manageable caseloads
Dual support from District and TheraPeds

Living in Hingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.19M
Typical market rent
$3,852/mo
Residents’ average commute
38 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.