Physical Therapist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 weeks PTO

Continuing education days

Free health insurance option

Competitive compensation

Education reimbursement

Free parking

Career ladder and growth opportunities

PSLF qualification

Job summary

Boston Medical Center’s OP Physical Therapy department seeks a Staff Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive outpatient assessments, develop and implement mobility-enhancing treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and evidence-based practice in a busy outpatient setting.

New graduates are welcome; a strong mentorship program and opportunities for professional growth are offered within a structured career

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts license or eligibility by time of hire; CPR certification required.
• APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.
• New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts PT evaluation procedures per professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals reflecting patient needs while meeting reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment with clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting standards.
• Shows ongoing professional growth and knowledge of regulations.
• Collaborates with colleagues to provide high-quality patient care.
• Supervises students and orients medical staff to physical therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of patients in the outpatient setting with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a returning to prior levels of to home and work function. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

Position Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of patients in the outpatient setting with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a returning to prior levels of to home and work function. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

Position

Physical Therapist

Department

OP Physical Therapy

Schedule

Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
• Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Job Requirements

• Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by time of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license or ability to obtain license by time of hire.
• APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.
• Work requires a current CPR certification by time of hire

Experience

• New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

Knowledge And Skills

• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
• Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients’ condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

Why Join Boston Medical Center?

• 6.5 weeks PTO (33 days!) – Work-life balance matters
• Additional 3 days each year to be used for continuing education
• FREE health insurance plan option – Because your health comes first
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Education reimbursement – Invest in your future
• Free parking – At all Outpatient Locations
• Growth opportunities – We don’t leave your career path up to chance; we’ve built a structured career ladder so you always know your next step
• BMC is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Experienced Therapists

• Established Clinical Career Ladder with clearly defined advancement pathways
• Structured Professional Growth Framework that rewards experience, advanced certifications, and clinical excellence with title progression and compensation increases
• Specialty Areas in orthopedics, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, pelvic health, chronic pain, pediatrics and other high-demand practice areas
• Long-Term Career Stability within a growing organization committed to therapist retention and internal promotion

New graduates

– we offer a formal mentorship program that will:

• Help build confidence in clinical decision-making
• Provide exposure to specialty areas (e.g., ortho, neuro, pelvic health)
• Offer guidance on career pathways (leadership, residency, specialization)
• “We ensure mentorship is built into your schedule, so you get protected time each week for guidance and skill development.”

About The Department

Boston Medical Center outpatient department has three facilities in and around Boston. The Dorchester location is conveniently located in the South Bay shopping center and is our largest facility. Our Hyde Park location services our patients south of Boston and our Winthrop location provides care to our patients north and east of the city.

Compensation Range

$37.50- $54.33

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans