Physical Therapist

bmc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 weeks PTO (33 days)

Education reimbursement

Free parking at outpatient locations

Health insurance option

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive outpatient assessments, plan and implement therapy to improve mobility, reduce pain and restore independence.

The role includes collaboration with other disciplines, supervision of students, and participation in continuing education.

Qualifications

• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, families and health care team.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition and progress to develop treatment plans.
• Licensing and CPR requirements as described below.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures per guidelines.
• Sets treatment goals reflecting patient needs and reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment with clinical competence.
• Complies with policies and standards of the department and accrediting bodies.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and knowledge of regulations.
• Participates in development and evaluation of physical therapy programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues to provide high‑quality patient care.
• Supervises students and orients 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.

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

EDUCATION:

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 (medi