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New Bedford, Massachusetts

Full-Time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Schedule: 35-40 hours available. Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM but schedule is flexible!

Starting pay is $46.00/hour * $5,000 sign on bonus paid out in 60, 120, 180 days

  • LifeStream is an equal-opportunity employer

At LifeStream, Inc. we firmly believe that our employees drive our success as an organization. If you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to have you on our team!

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our agency serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Massachusetts. The Physical Therapist will assess, plan, and implement therapeutic strategies at our day programs to promote mobility, physical function, and independence for program participants in accordance with Day Habilitation Service regulations (130 CMR 419.000) and best clinical practices.

Some carryover supports in our residences may be necessary to ensure continuation of care.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each participant’s needs, abilities, and goals.
  • Provide training to individuals and staff, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility interventions, and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, case managers, and day habilitation staff to coordinate care.
  • Document all services rendered in accordance with Medicaid Day Habilitation standards and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
  • Train and support day program staff in carrying out physical therapy-related strategies and safety techniques during daily activities, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility interventions, and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Participate in annual assessments and team meetings to review and revise participants’ Individual Service Plans (ISPs), as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements including adherence to HIPAA and program-specific policies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of best practices in physical therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current and valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individualized treatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliancePatient assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (450 salary observations; 1,402 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$96kPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $76k–$106k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)450 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts583 active21,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment607 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,919 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist at Life Stream a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,919 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 25 employers
11
<$105k
15
$105k-115k
8
$115k-125k
4
$125k-135k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
49% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Life Stream

Individual and Family Services
New Bedford, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $5,000
Flexible schedule

Living in New Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$1,811/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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