Full-Time Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$46/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $96k | Physical 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 power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 583 active | 21,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment607 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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.
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