Outpatient Physical Therapist, New Grads Welcome

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

. Evaluate, develop, and implement physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeReading • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $77,333 - $98,604 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and implementing physical therapy treatment programs across diverse patient populations, with a strong focus on achieving functional outcomes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in maintaining medical documentation and adhering to billing guidelines while providing education to patients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationExperience in Patient Assessment and TreatmentKnowledge of Physical Modalities and Therapeutic ExerciseAbility to Communicate in English

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentManual Treatment TechniquesTherapeutic ExerciseDocumentation SkillsPain ManagementGoal SettingPatient EducationClinical ExperienceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

CommunicationSupervisionTeam CollaborationPatient EngagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Musculoskeletal SystemNeuromuscular SystemCardiopulmonary SystemIntegumentary SystemJCAHO SurveysCQI ActivitiesPatient Caseload ManagementCost-Effective OperationsClinical ExperiencePatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, develop, and implement physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients
Treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations
Assess patient pain and develop treatment plans to achieve maximum functional outcomes
Establish short- and long-term goals and plans of care across musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems
Involve patients and families in the plan of care and provide education
Supervise and educate students and evaluate student performance
Maintain timely medical-record documentation for all patients treated
Contribute to efficient and cost-effective department operations and follow billing guidelines
Prepare the department for JCAHO surveys and participate in CQI activities
Attend rounds, team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and professional education events
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families on safety and discharge planning
Coordinate clinic staffing, monitor and distribute referrals, and manage a patient caseload
Provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage as operationally needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist
Ability to read/write and communicate in English
Knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise and other treatment skills
Ability to assess and treat patients of all age groups
Ability to lift/move 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Prolonged standing, walking, and transferring patients
Manual dexterity for computer use, quantitative testing, and manual treatment techniques
Preferred: Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate)
Preferred: Two (2) years of clinical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign on Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking