Per Diem Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$54.63–$57.91 /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.

Varied hours based on department needs Job Description: Position Summary Join the dedicated rehabilitation team at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth, a community-focused hospital committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

In this acute inpatient role, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide high-quality physical therapy services across a wide range of diagnoses.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced clinicians and new graduates who are eager to grow in a supportive, team-oriented environment. You’ll make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain function, improve mobility, and safely transition to the next level of care.

What You’ll Do Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop personalized plans of care Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions in an acute care setting Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals Educate patients, families, and caregivers to support recovery and promote independence Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards What We’re Looking For We value clinicians who demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will bring: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Effective problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) from an accredited Physical Therapy program Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license (or eligibility) AHA BLS certification required Pay Range: $54.63 - $57.91 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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 personalized treatment plans in an acute care setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality physical therapy services and educate patients and families.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Must hold a current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

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

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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.

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About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package