Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$46/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist | Leonard Florence Center for Living
- $40.00 - $46.00/hour, based on experience
- Full-Time | Weekend and holiday rotations include: 1 weekend day per month, 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday
- Be a part of the first and only Green House Ventilator Program in the world!
The award-winning Leonard Florence Center for Living Green House is a state-of-the-art skilled nursing residence offering innovative, person-centered care. Our advanced Vent Unit combines cutting-edge technology with a home-like environment, empowering residents to live as independently as possible while receiving exceptional, compassionate care.
Delivering Solutions That Matter
Provide exceptional physical therapy services to a diverse resident population, including individuals receiving short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized care for MS, ALS, and other progressive neurological conditions and ventilator dependency.
Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize residents' mobility, function, and quality of life.
Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support rehabilitation goals, coordinate care, and ensure safe, effective discharge planning and referrals.
Utilize or develop expertise in high-tech assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance resident independence; opportunities are available for Physical Therapists interested in becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).
Qualifications for Success
Master or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current, valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Prior experience with high-tech assistive technologies preferred
- ATP certification through RESNA or interest in obtaining ATP certification
- Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English - both verbally and written
Benefits for Eligible Positions
Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
- Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
- Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
- Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus
- Apply today and become part of our team at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional physical therapy services to residents with diverse needs, including those with progressive neurological conditions and ventilator dependency. Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to maximize mobility and quality of life.
Requirements
Requires a Master or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Massachusetts PT license. Experience with high-tech assistive technologies or an ATP certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (497 salary observations; 1,421 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts vs national | $99k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%)497 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 586 active | 21,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 52% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment611 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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