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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Winchester, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist (Inpatient), Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53/hr

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Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing a comprehensive patient evaluation and establishing a working diagnosis to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

This clinical staff professional will have an impact on patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully treating patients with a variety of orthopedic and medical diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program Education Preferred: Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy Experience Required: Clinical experience in an inpatient setting Experience Preferred: At least three months as an inpatient physical therapist.

Previous inpatient exposure as an aide or on clinical affiliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes Reevaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports Communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing, and case managers as well as patients and their families Participates in discharge planning and staff meetings Inpatient Physical Therapy Position *This is an inpatient position. *Winchester Hospital is a community hospital with 220 beds.

Seasoned clinicians and new grads encouraged to apply; mentorship available as needed. *Great work-life balance *Flexible start-stop times depending on your preference. *Free off-site parking; short 5 minute shuttle ride to the hospital. *We have a large orthopedic population *3-4 late shifts per month required to evaluate orthopedic patients (11AM-7:30 PM).

Rotating holiday schedule, 2 weekend days required per month with comp day of your choosing. *Floating floor coverage, get experience in our 10 bed ICU, medical-surgical floors, day surgery center and emergency department. Apply today!

Pay Range

$53.00 - $53.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together.

Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to restore function and alleviate pain. Coordinate with physicians and allied health professionals to manage patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with clinical experience in an inpatient setting. A Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningOrthopedic RehabilitationMedical DiagnosisElectronic Medical RecordsPatient CommunicationInpatient CareICU CareMedical-Surgical Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (585 salary observations; 1,269 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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

6
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
9%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, 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 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.32M
Typical market rent
$3,681/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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 Beth Israel Lahey Health

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Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free off-site parking with shuttle
Flexible start-stop times
Mentorship available
Comprehensive compensation and benefits
Shift differentials and premium pay