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Nantucket, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist - Nantucket

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$114k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist for a hospital based outpatient position that also includes part‑time coverage in acute care and the Emergency Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to build strong clinical skills across the full continuum of care, supporting patients from their first moments in the ED through their recovery in outpatient therapy.

We are committed to developing therapists and enhancing our ability to care for hospital and ED patients. Your schedule will include structured mentorship modeled on the one year Massachusetts APTA mentorship program, along with dedicated professional development time. You will also have the opportunity to attend at least one EPSIG event and one APTA Massachusetts event such as the Fall Conference, SIG programs, or district events.

Our outpatient caseload includes orthopedic, sports, geriatric, vestibular, and neurologic conditions. You will join a passionate and supportive therapy team with a wide range of expertise and a strong commitment to high quality patient care.

Physical Therapists at Nantucket Cottage Hospital have the rare opportunity to follow patients across their entire care journey. If you are looking for meaningful mentorship, diverse clinical experience, and a supportive team in a one‑of‑a‑kind setting, we encourage you to apply.

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 assistive and supportive devices.

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

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

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

  • Licenses and Credentials
  • MA Physical Therapist license required
  • Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Experience

Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred

  • 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.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $90,085.01 - $114,025.60/Annual
  • 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

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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 and treat patients across the continuum of care, including outpatient, acute care, and the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, performing manual exercises, and documenting patient progress while supervising physical therapy assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningOrthopedic careGeriatric careVestibular therapyElectronic medical records

Physical Therapist Career Context

Mass General Brigham ranks #5 of 19 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (220 salary observations; 520 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (5,459 salary observations; 21,292 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% 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 ~$102k 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).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Nantucket

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2,463k
Median resident rent
$2,228/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Structured Mentorship (Massachusetts APTA model)
Dedicated Professional Development Time
EPSIG Event Attendance
APTA Massachusetts Event Attendance
Comprehensive Benefits Package