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Physical Therapist - Atrius Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$130k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time External Candidates

$5,500 Sign-On Bonus for Part-Time External Candidates

New Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.

Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll play an important role in helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and achieve their health goals. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of clinicians while utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver personalized care that enhances quality of life and supports long-term wellness.

  • Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
  • Continuing Education (CEU) support and professional development opportunities
  • Robust retirement benefits, including employer-funded contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Career growth opportunities across Atrius Health and the Optum family of businesses

Opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness

  • What Makes Atrius Health, part of the Optum Family of Businesses, Different?
  • Practice with autonomy, support, and resources that help you provide exceptional care
  • Collaborate within a team-based, patient-centered care model focused on quality outcomes
  • Thrive in a culture of innovation, learning, and clinical excellence
  • Enjoy the impact of a local care organization with the resources and opportunities of the Optum family of businesses

Career Growth & Development

At Atrius Health, you'll have access to mentorship, professional development, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, you'll find the resources and support needed to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
  • Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by specialty

1+ years of outpatient experience; new graduates and candidates with equivalent clinical training are encouraged to apply

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist helps patients restore function, improve mobility, and achieve health goals through personalized care. They work within a collaborative, multi-specialty team utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient quality of life.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a current Massachusetts license. BLS certification is required, while ACLS and outpatient experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareMobility ImprovementEvidence-Based PracticeRehabilitationCollaborative CarePersonalized Care Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% 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.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,407 active listings.

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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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 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time External Candidates
$5,500 Sign-On Bonus for Part-Time External Candidates
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
Continuing Education (CEU) support
Professional development opportunities
Robust retirement benefits including employer-funded contributions
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Career growth opportunities

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 11.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 55% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.