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Littleton Hospital Association
Littleton, New Hampshire

Inpatient Physical Therapist - Per diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.24-$55.6/hr

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Job Description

Are you looking for some extra hours here and there? Want to see it all? Work on Med-Surg and the ICU, see a couple patients in the ED, and help a new mom recover from a c-section, all in one day? Then this position is for you!

The shift is for inpatient rehab including Med/Surg and ICU as well as the Emergency Department and Obstetrics for post-partum care, to assist when the patient census is high, covering vacations/callouts, and occasional holiday and weekend coverage.

We are one of the largest critical access hospitals in the region based on services provided and are a Level III Adult Trauma Center. We have a large physician group consisting of primary care providers and specialists including orthopedics, women's health, interventional pain, spine surgery, and neurology.

We are looking for a therapist who can work independently and as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for a therapist who can shift focus when needed, to a different area of the hospital, who puts the needs of their patients above all else, demonstrates accountability and integrity, and takes initiative in continuously striving to be the best provider they can be for their patients.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services across various hospital units including Med-Surg, ICU, Emergency Department, and Obstetrics. Assist with patient census surges, vacation coverage, and occasional holiday or weekend shifts.

Requirements

Seeking a therapist capable of working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must demonstrate accountability, integrity, and the ability to shift focus between different hospital areas based on patient needs.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient RehabilitationMed-Surg CareICU CareEmergency Department CareMulti-disciplinary CollaborationIndependent WorkPatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k
Median resident rent
$932/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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