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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist -Atrius

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $72,800

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time External Candidates
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Part-Time External Candidates
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations throughout eastern Massachusetts. Our physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and ancillary care teams work collaboratively within a value-based care model to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. Being part of our vision to transform care and improve lives through trust, understanding, and shared decision-making. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll play an important role in helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and achieve their health goals. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of clinicians while utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver personalized care that enhances quality of life and supports long-term wellness.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
  • Continuing Education (CEU) support and professional development opportunities
  • Robust retirement benefits, including employer-funded contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Career growth opportunities across Atrius Health and the Optum family of businesses
  • Opportunity for student loan forgiveness
  • What Makes Atrius Health, part of the Optum Family of Businesses, Different?
  • Practice with autonomy, support, and resources that help you provide exceptional care.
  • Collaborate within a team-based, patient-centered care model focused on quality outcomes.
  • Thrive in a culture of innovation, learning, and clinical excellence.

Enjoy the impact of a local care organization with the resources and opportunities of the Optum family of businesses.

Career Growth & Development

At Atrius Health, you'll have access to mentorship, professional development, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, you'll find the resources and support needed to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in pursuing.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
  • Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by specialty

One or more years of outpatient experience; new graduates and candidates with equivalent clinical training are encouraged to apply

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist helps patients restore function and improve mobility through personalized, evidence-based care. They work within a collaborative, multi-specialty team to support long-term wellness and high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or DPT) and a current Massachusetts license. BLS certification is required, while ACLS and outpatient experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-Based PracticeMobility ImprovementFunctional RestorationOutpatient CareCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist -Atrius at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,655 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (835 salary observations; 1,229 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (21,482 salary observations; 49,763 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Physical Therapy

Living in Chelmsford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$681k
Typical market rent
$2,711/mo
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).

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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Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus (full-time)
$5,000 sign-on bonus (part-time)
Generous PTO
CEU support and professional development
Employer-funded retirement contributions
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Career growth opportunities
Student loan forgiveness opportunity