Outpatient Physical Therapist, New Grads Welcome

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Outpatient Physical Therapist at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital evaluating and implementing physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with care standards in a community-focused healthcare setting.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMelrose • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $77,333 - $98,603 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing individualized treatment programs in physical therapy, while effectively supervising staff and managing patient caseloads. Proficient in documentation and ensuring quality therapy services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationProgram PlanningPatient Care DocumentationStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Treatment Program DevelopmentPatient EvaluationTherapy ImplementationPatient Caseload ManagementReferral Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Physical TherapyPatient CareMedical Record Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy
Supervises staff therapists and senior therapists
Responsible for program planning for provision of efficient and quality therapy services
Monitors and distributes referrals and handles a patient caseload
Documents all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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