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Easter Seals of Massachusetts
Malden, Massachusetts

School Based Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Pay as listed: $76,960 - $95,680/year · Malden, Massachusetts · pays below the median of 12 Physical Therapist listings (23rd percentile).

Listed compensation

$77K–$96K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Exciting Opportunity for Physical Therapists – Join Easterseals Massachusetts!

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive on helping individuals unlock their full potential? Whether you're a new graduate eager to explore multiple settings or an experienced therapist looking to expand your expertise, Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) has the perfect opportunity for you!

We're searching for passionate Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our dynamic team. If you're committed to helping individuals of all ages achieve meaningful and functional goals, we want to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working at Easterseals Massachusetts

Easterseals Massachusetts is a mission-driven, non-profit organization focused on ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. By joining our team, you’ll immediately start making an impact in the lives of individuals and their families.

What We Offer You

  • Full and part-time positions available
  • A dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow and develop as a clinician
  • Mentorship from experienced PTs and collaborative support from a multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a variety of settings with diverse clients across the lifespan
  • Meaningful, rewarding work that’s making a tangible difference in local communities
  • Access to training opportunities and continuing education to enhance your clinical skills
  • Flexible schedules to create a supportive work environment that allows you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life
  • Leadership team that encourages a supportive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Conducting in-depth assessments to understand each client’s unique physical needs and abilities, setting them up for success!
  • Designing and delivering customized treatment plans that empower clients to thrive with confidence
  • Completing evaluations using standardized tests and clinical observations to assess strengths and areas for growth, ensuring the most effective therapy approach
  • Providing hands-on therapy, engaging exercises, and innovative treatments that make therapy meaningful and fun
  • Collaborating with a top-tier multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, comprehensive care that maximizes every client’s potential
  • Educating and inspiring individuals and their families with therapeutic exercises and at-home strategies that support long-term success
  • Keeping clear and precise documentation to track progress, celebrate achievements, and uphold professional standards
  • Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, Aides, and Students to create a strong and supportive therapy team

Growth, Mentorship & Professional Development

  • Gain exposure to new settings and patient populations and find the perfect fit for your clinical style
  • Access an interdisciplinary network of clinicians (AAC, ATP, OT, SLP, BCBA) to help you navigate complex clinical situations
  • Tuition reimbursement for courses and degree programs
  • Annual subscription to MedBridge for access to high-quality CEU courses
  • CEU reimbursement to continue growing your expertise
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organization

We’re Looking for Someone Who

  • Holds a valid/current professional license as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts (or will soon!)
  • Graduate of an accredited master’s level (or higher) program in Physical Therapy
  • Is a passionate clinician committed to making a difference in the lives of others

Your Benefits Include

  • Mileage and travel time reimbursement
  • Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
  • Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
  • 10 paid holidays every year
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Employee assistance program offering confidential counseling services
  • Health & wellness reimbursement program

Easterseals Massachusetts is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today and start making a lasting impact!

Salary: $37.00 - $46.00 / Hourly based on years of experience

At Easterseals MA, we champion an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome everyone’s unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.

We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our own workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth.

Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel empowered and valued.

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct in-depth assessments and design customized treatment plans to help clients achieve functional goals. They will also provide hands-on therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and supervise support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts and possess a master's degree or higher from an accredited program. The role requires a passionate clinician committed to providing high-quality care to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSupervisionRehabilitationFunctional goal settingStandardized testing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (412 salary observations; 1,215 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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 ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Physical Therapist at Easter Seals of Massachusetts a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 31 employers

16
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Malden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$708k
Typical market rent
$2,895/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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 Easter Seals of Massachusetts

Individual and Family Services
Worcester, MA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full and part-time positions available
Mentorship from experienced PTs
Collaborative support from multidisciplinary team
Training opportunities and continuing education
Flexible schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Annual subscription to MedBridge
CEU reimbursement