Associate Physical Therapist
Pay as listed: $93,600 - $124,800/year · part-time · Billerica, Massachusetts.
Listed compensation
$94K–$125K /yr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Outpatient Physical Therapist — Billerica, MA
- New-Grad Friendly | Part-Time (20–30 hours/week)
- Hourly Rate: $45–$60/hour
- (commensurate with experience, certifications, and performance incentives)
- Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With
At Professional Physical Therapy, we don’t just hire great clinicians — we grow them. Mentorship, learning, and long-term career development are built into how we operate. From structured onboarding and paid national certifications to residency programs and clinic ownership pathways, we invest in your journey, not just your job.
If you’re looking for a paycheck, you’ve got options. If you’re looking for a career, you’re in the right place.
Since 1999, we’ve grown to 250+ clinics across the Northeast by focusing on community, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Here, your growth matters. Your voice matters. Your future matters. Let’s build something bigger — together.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Start Strong: Structured onboarding and ongoing mentorship.
- Keep Growing: Industry-leading CEU program, including paid national certifications.
- Time Off: Sick time provided in accordance with state and local requirements.
- Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision — and pet insurance.
- Plan Ahead: Company-matched 401(k) to support long-term goals, available once eligibility requirements are met (500+ hours in two consecutive years).
- Chart Your Path: Specialty tracks in sports, hip, pelvic health, hand therapy, and more.
- Move Freely: 250+ locations across 5 states = real opportunities for internal mobility and relocation.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct patient evaluations and build individualized treatment plans.
- Provide hands-on therapy and meaningful patient education.
- Communicate consistently with patients, physicians, and care teams.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
- Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional care.
What You Bring
- Active (or in-progress) state PT license.
- Strong clinical judgment and clear communication skills.
- A team-first mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans while providing hands-on therapy and patient education. Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active or in-progress state physical therapy license. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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)). 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 Associate Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy 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.
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