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Cottage Hospital
Haverhill, New Hampshire

Physical Therapist - (Outpatient)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

HELP PATIENTS MOVE FORWARD – JOIN COTTAGE HOSPITAL AS A OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a real impact? At Cottage Hospital, we’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. If you're ready to provide personalized, high-quality care and want to be part of a supportive environment where your expertise is valued—apply today and help our patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

Why You’LL Love Working Here

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus & Education Loan Repayment Available – We invest in you and your future.
  • Team culture: Supportive, easy-going coworkers with strong communication and a “how can we help?” mindset.
  • Patient-focused care: 90-minute evaluation blocks and 60-minute follow-up appointments let you give each patient the time they deserve.
  • Simple documentation: We use WEB PT, a streamlined platform that makes note-taking efficient and stress-free.

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapist at Cottage Hospital, you will evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery—helping them reach their functional goals through customized care.

Working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and families, you'll implement evidence-based treatment plans, supervise PT Assistants, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered care experience.

Your work will support patients across the lifespan, with services that may include manual therapy, aquatic therapy, vestibular rehab, and more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop written, individualized treatment plans based on physician orders.
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions including Graston technique, aquatic therapy, biofeedback, and vestibular rehab.
  • Reassess patient progress and modify plans as needed; communicate updates to physicians and care teams.
  • Document all treatments and outcomes in accordance with department policy and billing requirements.
  • Provide education to patients, families, and nursing staff to support continued recovery and safety.
  • Supervise and coordinate care with Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and students.
  • Incorporate discharge planning and long-term functional goals into care plans.
  • Ensure services meet the age-specific and psychosocial needs of each patient.

Requirements

Requires a skilled Physical Therapist capable of delivering specialized interventions like vestibular rehab and aquatic therapy. Must be able to manage clinical documentation and coordinate care for patients across their lifespan.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationSupervision of PTAs

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - (Outpatient) at Cottage Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Haverhill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cottage Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Education Loan Repayment Available
Supportive team culture
90-minute evaluation blocks
60-minute follow-up appointments
WEB PT documentation platform