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Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Inpatient

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40.03-$51.79/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

  • Position: Physical Therapist
  • Department: Inpatient Rehab Therapies
  • Schedule: This position is Per Diem, Days

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by start date.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

  • Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license by start date.
  • APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.
  • Requires AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Workers certification by start date

Experience

For this per diem position, Physical Therapists with 2+ years of inpatient acute care experience encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Skills

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.

Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients’ condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

1. Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.

2. Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.

3. Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.

4. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.

5. Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.

6. Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs

7. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care. IND123

Compensation Range

$40.03- $51.79

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist conducts comprehensive assessments and implements individual or group treatment plans to restore patient function and mobility. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective follow-up care and successful discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy and possess a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license. A minimum of two years of inpatient acute care experience is strongly encouraged for this per diem role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInpatient careMobility restorationPain managementBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (325 salary observations; 478 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Savings Match
Earned Time Cash Out
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee and Family Wellbeing Resources