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Franklin, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$99k

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: 122 Grove Street - Franklin, MA
  • Salary Range: $85000.00 - $99000.00Salary, Help Students Build Confidence, Independence, and Skills for Life! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference? At Amego, Inc., we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative team at Amego School! In this role, you'll do more than provide physical therapy services. You'll help students with autism and developmental disabilities develop essential motor skills, improve mobility, build confidence, and gain greater independence in their everyday lives. Whether you're helping a student improve their balance, navigate their school environment, or participate in new activities, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.

Why Join Amego? At Amego, you'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that shares a commitment to helping students succeed. You'll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful impact: Help students develop functional skills that support independence in school, at home, and in the community.

Work collaboratively: Partner with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, BCBAs, educators, and residential teams. Use your clinical expertise: Develop individualized treatment plans and creative, evidence-based interventions tailored to each student's needs.

Go beyond traditional therapy: Participate in school-wide movement and wellness initiatives that encourage physical activity, engagement, and participation. Grow professionally: Work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas, and contributions are valued.

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist at Amego School, you'll play an essential role in helping students overcome physical barriers and participate more fully in their educational experiences. Your responsibilities will include: Evaluate students' gross motor skills, functional mobility, balance, coordination, and motor planning abilities. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based physical therapy interventions that support student growth and independence. Create measurable physical therapy goals and objectives aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Provide direct therapy services and consultation to support students throughout their school day. Collaborate with educators, clinical professionals, and families to monitor progress and develop effective support strategies. Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications to improve accessibility and participation. Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, transition planning, and ongoing treatment planning. Train and support staff in strategies that help students practice and generalize motor skills throughout their daily routines. Contribute to school-wide movement initiatives that promote student health, wellness, and engagement. Provide supervision and guidance to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), as applicable. Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports in accordance with professional and educational standards. Make Your Next Career Move Meaningful! At Amego, physical therapy is about more than improving movement. It's about creating opportunities for students to learn, participate, build confidence, and become more independent. If you're looking for a career where your clinical skills can make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us empower students to reach their fullest potential! Amego, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds

  • Salary Range: $85,000-$99,000

#eg1 Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Current Physical Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to providing individualized, student-centered services.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children or adolescents with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. Experience providing physical therapy services in a school-based or educational setting. Familiarity with IEP development, functional motor assessments, and adaptive equipment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat students with autism and developmental disabilities to improve their motor skills, mobility, and independence. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and provide direct therapy services within the school environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program and hold a current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license. Experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities in an educational setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Gross Motor Skills AssessmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationStudent-Centered CareAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportDevelopmental Disabilities SupportStaff Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (467 salary observations; 1,431 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$99kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$107k)932 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+4%)467 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts566 active21,493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment591 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,750 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 23 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

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Amego

Individual and Family Services
Attleboro, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$655k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,534/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.