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Per Diem Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Pay as listed: $38.3-$57.59/hr · Boston, Massachusetts.

Listed compensation

$38.3-$57.59/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Per Diem Physical Therapist PT Needed for Spaulding

Summary

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities.

Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistant and supportive devices.

Essential Functions

Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.

  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
  • Provides in service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
  • Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
  • Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
  • Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physical Therapist [State License]

Experience

Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
  • Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Teaching others how to do something.
  • Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$38.30 - $57.59/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient physical functioning, establish treatment plans, and administer manual exercises to help patients reach maximum performance. They are also responsible for documenting progress, supervising physical therapist assistants, and participating in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (412 salary observations; 1,215 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

3
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

CME allowance
47%
401k / retirement match
47%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Mass General Brigham

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs