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Boothby Therapy Services
Saugus, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist PT

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$60/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based | $45–$60/hr | Full-Time

Make a Difference in Students' Lives. Feel Supported in Yours.

At Boothby Therapy Services, we believe that when exceptional therapists feel supported, empowered, and valued, incredible things happen for students.

We're looking for a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) to support students in Suagus, Massachusetts, for the 2026–2027 school year.

This full-time, district-wide opportunity offers competitive pay and a flexible schedule for qualified candidates holding a Massachusetts PT license.

Whether you're an experienced pediatric PT, a recent graduate, or a clinician looking for a more flexible schedule, you'll find more than a position at Boothby. You'll find a team that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and shares your commitment to helping children succeed.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive Pay: $45–$60 per hour, based on experience
  • Location: Saugus, MA
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Employment Type: W2 employee
  • School Year: 2026–2027
  • Setting: Public school / special education, K–12

Dedicated Support: An experienced Service Delivery Manager providing ongoing clinical guidance, mentorship, and professional support

Meaningful Work: Help students develop the mobility, confidence, and independence they need to participate successfully in school

Interested in working remotely? We welcome applications from Physical Therapists with an active New Hampshire PT license who are interested in providing virtual services to students attending school in Merrimack, NH.

Why Physical Therapists Choose Boothby

Because your work matters. And so do you.

Our mission is simple: Help Children Succeed. We know that starts with taking care of the professionals who make it possible.

Here's What Makes Boothby Different

Flexibility That Fits Your Life. Enjoy a consistent schedule allowing you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining balance outside of work.

You're Never on Your Own. You'll have a dedicated Service Delivery Manager who understands your profession and is invested in your success.

Your Expertise Is Valued. We trust our therapists as professionals and empower them to make meaningful contributions to their students and school communities.

A Culture Built on Kindness. Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, genuine connection, and supporting one another.

Opportunities to Keep Growing. Access continuing education, professional development resources, and ongoing clinical guidance.

A School-Year Schedule. Enjoy meaningful work aligned with the academic calendar.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education reimbursement and free professional development opportunities
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Ongoing mentorship and onboarding support
  • Travel stipend for eligible on-site commuting arrangements

Your Impact as a School-Based Physical Therapist

Every student deserves the opportunity to move, participate, and experience success in their educational environment. As a school-based PT, you'll help make that possible.

You'll work collaboratively with educators, families, and related service professionals to help students build the functional skills they need to thrive.

In This Role, You'll

  • Provide individualized physical therapy services to K–12 students
  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and assessments to identify students' functional mobility needs
  • Develop, implement, and monitor physical therapy goals within Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Support mobility, balance, coordination, strength, motor planning, and functional independence
  • Help students improve access to classrooms, school activities, and their educational environment
  • Collaborate with teachers, special educators, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, families, and multidisciplinary school teams
  • Recommend adaptive equipment, accommodations, and strategies to support student participation
  • Participate in IEP meetings and team discussions
  • Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and service records
  • Most importantly, you'll help students overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve meaningful milestones.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license (required)
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Experience or interest in pediatric physical therapy, school-based services, or special education
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • A student-centered approach and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

New to school-based physical therapy? We welcome recent graduates, experienced clinicians, and retired PTs interested in returning to practice.

If you're passionate about helping students succeed and excited about the flexibility of school-based therapy, we'd love to hear from you.

Find Your Place at Boothby

At Boothby Therapy Services, we believe exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people.

We're proud of the relationships we build, the support we provide, and the meaningful work our therapists do every day.

If you're looking for a full-time Physical Therapist opportunity supporting a Massachusetts school, with competitive compensation, exceptional clinical support, and the possibility of working remotely, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply today to join Boothby Therapy Services and help us Help Children Succeed.

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Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized physical therapy services to K-12 students and conduct assessments to identify functional mobility needs. Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEP goals that support student independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license and possess a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Experience or interest in pediatric or school-based physical therapy is required.

Key Skills

IEP developmentFunctional mobility assessmentAdaptive equipment recommendationSpecial education support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (527 salary observations; 1,521 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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$94k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $101k (middle half $83k–$106k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$98k median in Massachusetts$94k nationally (+4%)527 state / 12,948 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts587 active21,697 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment612 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,764 in the last 30 days4,434 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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

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9
<$100k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
14%

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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 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Boothby Therapy Services

Individual and Family Services
Laconia, NH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Continuing education reimbursement
Professional license reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Travel stipend
School-year schedule

Living in Saugus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$689k
Typical market rent
$3,057/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

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