Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$38-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Southbridge EI - Southbridge, MA 01550Position Type: Part Time/ Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $38.00 - $40.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: Early InterventionEarly Intervention Physical Therapist $38 - $40/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday | Flexible
Schedule
Make a Difference with KDC At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential.
As an Early Intervention Physical Therapist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.
Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.
Why Join KDC? | Competitive
Benefits
Package Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care) Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services Musculoskeletal Support Program Financial & Professional Growth Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel 403(b) Retirement Plan Student Loan Repayment Assistance Tuition Remission Opportunities Professional Development and Career Growth Additional Perks Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Up to 11 Paid Holidays Pet Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support
What You'll Do
Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development Qualifications
Required Physical Therapy degree and current licensure Ability to meet Early Intervention Operational Standards Strong communication and organizational skills Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas Preferred Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families Knowledge of family-centered and coaching-based practices Home or community-based service experience Bilingual or multilingual skills Working Environment This position is community-based and requires travel to homes and community settings.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of environments and utilizing technology for documentation and communication. Ready to Make an Impact? Join a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations for infants and toddlers while partnering with families to implement IFSP goals. Provide home and community-based early intervention services while coaching caregivers to support child development.
Requirements
Requires a Physical Therapy degree and current licensure along with the ability to meet Early Intervention Operational Standards. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel throughout assigned service areas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Kennedy-Donovan Center 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 21,797 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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