Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Apply for the Physical Therapist role at Shriners Children’s.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes, it is engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi‑disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence‑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. Upon hire, all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full‑time or part‑time 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;

a Health Savings Account (HSA) is available if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and 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 in 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 partners 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.

The Physical Therapist 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. In this position, you will help our patients through their journey from the moment the child is brought through the door to the time they leave to go home. You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education, and training to meet the needs of our patients.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to multiple settings.

This is a full‑time position.

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.

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implement a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family‑centered care.
• Work 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.
• Create appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Function as a team member and develop leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Support 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.

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

• 1 year physical therapy experience; new grads will be considered.
• Pediatric experience.

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug‑Free, Smoke‑Free Workplace.