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North Country Healthcare
Berlin, New Hampshire

Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A COMMENCEMENT BONUS OF $10,00.00, WITH 50% PAYABLE AT OR AROUND THE HIRE DATE AND THE REMAINING 50% PAYABLE AFTER SIX (6)

Months of Continuous Employment.

Job Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with orthopedic, neurological, complex-medical, and other diagnoses that affect a person’s strength, range of motion, endurance, and overall function.

The Staff Physical Therapist will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible.

Outpatient Physical Therapist for the NCH system that would be working out of the Gorham outpatient clinic but would be willing to float to other facilities at least 2 days per week.

Essential Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program and hold minimally a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapy practice license granted from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH)

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire.

NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Please Note: All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with orthopedic, neurological, and complex-medical diagnoses to improve strength and function. The role involves utilizing therapeutic exercises and modalities while floating between various NCH facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an APTA accredited program with at least a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. A current and valid Physical Therapy practice license from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOrthopedic TreatmentNeurological TreatmentPatient Function ImprovementOutpatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $87k–$100k)318 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Hampshire164 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 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 Physical Therapist (Full Time) at North Country Healthcare 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 21,942 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 20 employers
9
<$95k
13
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70+/visit
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$70+/visit
#3

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$70/hr
#4

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$90k-$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About North Country Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Whitefield , New Hampshire
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus ($10,000)
Travel Reimbursement

Living in Berlin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Typical market rent
$950/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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