Physical Therapist

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

Shriners Children's New England is where hope and healing meet.  Situated at the crossroads of New England in beautiful Springfield, Massachusetts, our clinic provides care for children with orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, orthotics and prosthetics, sports-related injuries and conditions, and urology. Shriners Children’s New England serves over 13,000 patients per year and has partnerships with Boston University School of Medicine, Albany Medical College and Bay State Medical Center. As part of our commitment to provide access to quality medical care to children and families, we have a number of outreach clinics available throughout the world.

 

Job Overview

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist looking for a role where you can truly connect with your patients and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? We’re seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team in a supportive, energetic, and patient-focused setting. 

 

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral. 

 

What Makes This Role Different:

• More Quality Time with Patients – Focus on meaningful, one-on-one care without the pressure of high patient volume.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being so you can bring your best self to work and home.  This full-time position will work 40 hours per but no weekends or holidays.  
• Dynamic & Engaging Workplace – Enjoy a high-energy setting with motivated patients, state of the art equipment, and a team that supports and inspires each other.

 

Compensation:  The pay range for this position is $40.06 hourly to $60.09 hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.

 

Why Join Us?We believe great care starts with happy clinicians. Our clinic is built around giving you the time, flexibility, and support you need to do your best work.

Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate, thorough documentation.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice
• Massachusetts PT license

 

Preferred:  

• 1 year physical therapy experience; will consider new grads
• Pediatric experience