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Boston, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$62/hr

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Job Description

Full-Time Physical Therapist | Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center | Boston, MA

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for our long-term care and skilled nursing facility, Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center, in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist to join an established rehab team within a respected 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.

Position Details

  • Full-time Physical Therapist position
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility and Long-Term Care
  • Location: Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Compensation: $55 to $62 per hour, based on experience
  • $6,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Onsite parking available to employees
  • Tuition repayment assistance offered through Clasp

Benefits Package

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Free access to 360 CEUs and continuing education
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Accident insurance
  • Legal plan
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • TicketsatWork discount program
  • Why Physical Therapists Choose Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center:

Established Reputation. Join a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center with a strong, well-known therapy department in the Jamaica Plain and Boston community.

Mission-Driven Organization. Work for a nonprofit facility within Ascentria Care Alliance, one of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in New England.

Experienced Leadership. Be supported by an experienced and collaborative leadership team focused on quality patient care.

Diverse Caseload. Treat a rewarding mix of short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents, keeping your clinical skills sharp across orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric physical therapy.

Meaningful Patient Impact. Help residents improve mobility, strength, and independence to enhance their overall quality of life.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff, and physicians in a patient-centered environment focused on continuity of care.

Convenient Boston Location. Enjoy easy access from across the Boston area, plus a vibrant healthcare community and diverse patient population.

Employee-Friendly Perks. Take advantage of on-site parking, a generous sign-on bonus, and tuition repayment support through Clasp.

Why Clinicians Choose HealthPro Heritage: Purpose-Driven Work, join a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

About HealthPro Heritage

As a therapist-led organization, HealthPro Heritage delivers high-quality clinical services across a wide range of settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. We are proud to offer careers where clinicians are heard, valued, and empowered to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Apply today and bring your physical therapy expertise to Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.

Treatment and Education: Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to enhance functionality and alleviate pain. Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, and body mechanics to aid recovery, prevent injuries, and offer guidance on home routines and lifestyle changes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationOrthopedic physical therapyNeurological physical therapyPatient educationMobility trainingStrength trainingTreatment planningCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (592 salary observations; 1,286 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 25 employers

11
<$105k
19
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Free access to 360 CEUs
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance