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Boothby Therapy Services
Merrimack, New Hampshire

Physical Therapist PT

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$60/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based | Merrimack, NH | Part-Time, 2 Days (16 Hours)/Week | 2026–27 School Year

Boothby Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a school-based pediatric position in Merrimack, NH. This is a part-time, 2 day per week position.

This roles is ideal for PTs interested in pediatric therapy, school-based practice, and a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact in students' everyday school experience.

  • We welcome new graduates, experienced PTs and retired clinicians interested in returning to practice.
  • Job Details – Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Location: Merrimack, NH
  • Position Type: W2 Employee
  • Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week (16 hours)
  • Pay: $45-60/hour
  • Setting: School-based / Public schools (K–12)
  • School Year: 2026–27
  • PT Responsibilities
  • Depending on licensure and role, responsibilities may include:
  • Provide school-based physical therapy services to pediatric students (K–12)
  • Support students in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and access to their educational environment
  • Deliver direct therapy services, including individual and group sessions
  • Implement student treatment plans and IEP goals
  • Collaborate with special education teams, OTs, SLPs, teachers, and other school professionals
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate
  • Support the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
  • Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes
  • Communicate student progress with supervising therapists and educational teams
  • Physical Therapists (PTs) may also conduct evaluations, develop plans of care, contribute to IEP development, make clinical recommendations, and provide supervision to PTAs as appropriate.
  • Qualifications – PT

Physical Therapist (PT)

  • Active New Hampshire Physical Therapist license
  • Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT or equivalent)
  • Interest or experience in pediatrics, schools, or special education preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Why Work with Boothby Therapy Services?

  • Competitive pay based on role and experience
  • Travel stipend for commuting support
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
  • Supportive clinical team and dedicated Service Delivery Manager
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
  • Mission-driven, student-focused organization
  • Benefits (Eligible Employees)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • CEU reimbursement + free professional development
  • License reimbursement
  • Ongoing mentorship and onboarding support
  • Apply Now – School-Based PT | Merrimack, NH

We are actively hiring a Physical Therapists (PT) for this school-based position in Merrimack, New Hampshire for the 2026–27 school year.

Apply today to join Boothby Therapy Services and help students build the mobility, independence, and skills they need to participate successfully in their school communities.

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Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Provide school-based physical therapy services to pediatric students to improve mobility, strength, and access to their educational environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans, develop IEP goals, and maintain accurate progress documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active New Hampshire Physical Therapist license and a degree in Physical Therapy (DPT or equivalent). Experience or interest in pediatrics, schools, or special education is preferred, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mobility supportStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination therapyTreatment planningClinical evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% 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 New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
60% this job
401k / retirement match
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
8%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Merrimack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$555k
Typical market rent
$2,594/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Boothby Therapy Services

Individual and Family Services
Laconia, NH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay based on role and experience
Travel stipend for commuting support
Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Supportive clinical team and dedicated Service Delivery Manager
Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off (PTO)