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Sports Medicine North Orthopaedic
Peabody, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$121k

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Job Description

  • Level: Entry
  • Job Location: Peabody, MA 01960
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Masters
  • Salary Range: $80,800.00 - $121,200.00 Salary
  • Travel Percentage: Some travel between company locations
  • Job Shift: Varied
  • Job Category: Health Care
  • Hours: Varied
  • Location: Peabody, MA (Centennial office) Who we are: Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future

As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do: Responsibilities/Duties: Conducts screening patients regularly to determine the need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans and incorporates patient, family and other team members into the treatment plan's coordination and throughout treatment. Provides physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.

Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders. Participates in patient, family and staff education and provides in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed.

Provides clinical information promptly about safety and functional needs as required. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.

Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who you are: Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Orthopedic Physical Therapy experience and medical office experience preferred. Active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.

Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.

What We Offer

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience Competitive

Compensation

Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”). IND1

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients while coordinating care plans with family and team members. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and ensuring compliance with infection control and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and possess an active Massachusetts license. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy and medical office environments is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient screeningClinical documentationPatient educationRegulatory complianceCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational skillsIndependent decision making

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (488 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$121kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$107k)941 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+4%)488 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts579 active21,279 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment600 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,474 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 25 employers
9
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
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$130k-145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sports Medicine North Orthopaedic

Medical Practices
Peabody, MA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Growth and advancement opportunities

Living in Peabody

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$696k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,836/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.