CPT Physical Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist CPT roles must be directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your DSO before your start date. Most clinical placements and hospital positions qualify, but your school's curriculum must formally integrate the work. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization for each specific employer.
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Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
Why Choose ATI?
At ATI, you join a team at the forefront of MSK care, with a strong track record of outcomes, reputation, and growth opportunities.
- Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.
- Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.
- Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.
- Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.
- Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.
Clinician Support and Development
At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.
- Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.
- Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training.
- Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Benefits Highlights
We offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
- 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
- Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
- Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
- And more!
Responsibilities
You will be empowered to make a difference for your patients: provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, while fostering a strong relationship with each patient to help them achieve their functional goals.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.
ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
Virtual Employee? No
Salary Range
$30.00 - $39.00 hourly
Location/Org Data : Dept Number
2010
ReqID
2026-28754
Job Locations
US-MA-Newton
Job Category
Outpatient Rehab - Clinical Licensed Staff
Pay Class
Full Time
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Does a Physical Therapist CPT role require a state license, and how does that affect my start date?
Yes, most states require full PT licensure before you can practice independently, even under CPT. You'll need to pass the NPTE and apply for your state license separately from your CPT authorization. Your DSO can authorize CPT before licensure is issued, but your employer typically won't let you start treating patients until the license arrives, so build that gap into your timeline.
Can I do CPT at a private outpatient PT clinic, or does it need to be a hospital?
CPT is not limited to hospital settings. Private outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies all qualify as long as your school documents how the work integrates with your curriculum. The key test is whether your DSO can show a direct connection between your role and your enrolled coursework, not the employer's size or setting.
How do I find Physical Therapist employers familiar with CPT paperwork?
Employers who've hired international PT students before will already know what DSO authorization letters look like and won't slow down your onboarding with confusion about your work authorization. Migrate Mate helps you identify employers with a track record of hiring international students, so you're not spending outreach cycles educating HR about CPT from scratch.
What happens if my CPT end date arrives before my clinical rotation finishes?
You must stop working the day your CPT authorization expires, even mid-rotation. Your DSO can extend CPT authorization if your program still integrates the work and you're enrolled, but you need to request the extension before the current end date, not after. Talk to your DSO at least three weeks before expiration to avoid a gap in authorization.
Does full-time CPT in a Physical Therapist role affect my OPT eligibility later?
Yes. Under SEVP rules, 12 or more months of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against your OPT. If your PT clinical placement runs full-time for more than a year, discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before committing so you can plan your post-graduation work authorization accordingly.