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Dedham, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist - Dedham, MA

Physical TherapistFull-time

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from $72,800

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Job Description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for for full time External Candidates / $3,500 Sign-on Bonus for part time External Candidates

New Grads 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 in eastern Massachusetts.

Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs, and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

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.

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 start date
  • 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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually 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 are also responsible for supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and maintaining clinical documentation according to state and federal 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

Patient CareTherapeutic Program PlanningPatient Mobility ImprovementEvidence-Based PracticePatient AssessmentCollaborative CareSupervision of PTAs

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (518 salary observations; 1,727 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 $96k 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
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$130kPhysical Therapy median $103k (middle half $95k–$105k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+5%)518 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts610 active21,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · loan repaymentMassachusetts physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment630 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Dedham, MA at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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<$100k
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$115k-130k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
51% this job
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Support
Retirement Benefits
Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Loan Repayment Available

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$734k≈ 10.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,913/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
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 (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.