Outpatient Physical Therapist at Tufts Medical Center

Join our team where we apply research and clinical expertise to deliver comprehensive outpatient services, including evaluation and ongoing treatment for arthritis, back and neck pain, sports injuries and other conditions affecting function and mobility. In addition, we teach our patients to prevent or manage health conditions and pain.

Our gym is open and welcoming, with plenty of space for our patients to relax and focus on their treatment. At every appointment, you will provide care and expertise that your patients need to get back to doing the things they love!

General Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist who is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based care in a hospital-based outpatient clinic to join our team. The staff physical therapist evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

The position involves regular contact with patients and members of their families, referring physicians, nurses, social workers, and all allied health and support personnel within TMC. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters or Doctorate preferred
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy License required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience is preferred, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic experience is preferred.
• APTA membership is recommended.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation and assessment of patient’s physical status and functional mobility.
• Sets realistic short- and long-term goals and plan of care related to patient’s physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to carry out the appropriate treatment plan.
• Documentation and billing is accurate and reflective of services provided in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Perform job as described by Outpatient Physical Therapy Competencies
• Supervises and mentors students, PTAs and support staff.

Additional Requirements include:

• Must demonstrate interpersonal skills including communication, flexibility, time management, independence, teamwork, and maturity to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Must be willing and able to work effectively with a wide variety of patients with acute and long term disability.
• Must be capable of treating independently in a variety of settings.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients, supplies and equipment.
• Must be capable of providing occupational therapy intervention throughout the life span.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at