Physical Therapist

About the Role

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

New Higher Rates! In-Patient Per Diem Physical Therapist. New Grads welcome to apply and join our team with direct access to senior leadership and a dedicated mentor!

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Preferred: Doctorate Physical Therapy

Experience:

• Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications:

• Required: State Licensure. AHA BLS.

Pay

$55.00 - $55.00 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.