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Dedham, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Per Diem -Atrius Health

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Physical TherapyPer Diem

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from $35/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time External Candidates
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Part-Time External Candidates
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations throughout eastern Massachusetts. Our physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and ancillary care teams work collaboratively within a value-based care model to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. Being part of our vision to transform care and improve lives through trust, understanding, and shared decision-making. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll play an important role in helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and achieve their health goals. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of clinicians while utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver personalized care that enhances quality of life and supports long-term wellness.

Primary Responsibilities

Plans and implements therapeutic programs based on established goals with consideration for medical recommendations, protocols, and precautions. These programs may involve the administration of modalities

Supervises the treatments provided by the Physical Therapist Assistants relative to the goals and treatment plans of patients. Communicates with Physical Therapist Assistants regarding the prognosis of the patient

  • Completes documentation, which meets federal and state guidelines
  • Maintains licensure in conjunction with federal and state guidelines

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
  • Continuing Education (CEU) support and professional development opportunities
  • Robust retirement benefits, including employer-funded contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Career growth opportunities across Atrius Health and the Optum family of businesses
  • Opportunity for student loan forgiveness
  • What Makes Atrius Health, part of the Optum Family of Businesses, Different?
  • Practice with autonomy, support, and resources that help you provide exceptional care
  • Collaborate within a team-based, patient-centered care model focused on quality outcomes
  • Thrive in a culture of innovation, learning, and clinical excellence

Enjoy the impact of a local care organization with the resources and opportunities of the Optum family of businesses

Career Growth & Development

At Atrius Health, you'll have access to mentorship, professional development, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, you'll find the resources and support needed to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in pursuing.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
  • Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by specialty

1+ years of outpatient experience; new graduates and candidates with equivalent clinical training are encouraged to apply

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist plans and implements therapeutic programs to help patients restore function and improve mobility. They also supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and maintain detailed documentation according to federal and state guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or DPT) and a current Massachusetts license. BLS certification is required, while ACLS and outpatient experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Therapeutic Program PlanningPatient AssessmentPatient DocumentationClinical SupervisionEvidence-based PracticeMobility ImprovementFunctional Restoration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Per Diem -Atrius Health at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,180 active listings.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (376 salary observations; 1,215 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Physical Therapy

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$741k
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Part-Time)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education (CEU) support
Professional development opportunities
Robust retirement benefits with employer-funded contributions
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Career growth opportunities