Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a full-time inpatient Physical Therapist to join a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at a sophisticated acute care facility known for its advanced cardiac, orthopedic, surgical, and women's health service lines. New graduates are actively welcomed, with direct access to senior leadership and a dedicated mentor built into the onboarding experience. The hospital offers newly increased pay rates and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible new hires — a strong signal of institutional commitment to growing this team.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility for new hires
- Newly increased pay rates effective for incoming candidates
- Full-time employment with the resources and support infrastructure of a large, established health system
- Structured mentorship program with direct access to senior leadership — particularly valuable for new graduates
- Career development resources and tools to support long-term professional growth
- Pre-employment onboarding support including background check and health screening coordination
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient physical therapy role embedded within a full-service acute care hospital in the heart of Worcester, MA
- Functions as an interdisciplinary team member — collaborating across medicine, nursing, and care coordination on patient assessment, direct care, and individualized care planning
- Responds to physician orders for PT; administers and interprets tests and measurements; reviews patient charts and modifies treatment plans based on progress
- Develops functional goals in partnership with patients and families, with a focus on restoring mobility and returning patients to their highest level of independence
- Advanced cardiac and vascular service line on campus
- Comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs — a high-volume referral source for inpatient PT
- Robust surgical program including Da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife technology
- Women and infants program providing additional inpatient PT patient population
- State-of-the-art facility committed to high-quality care within the Worcester community
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
- Active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- Minimum two years of experience as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting preferred — new graduates encouraged to apply
- Comfort functioning as an interdisciplinary team member in an acute inpatient environment
- Ability to complete pre-employment background check, health screening, and drug screen
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local vaccination requirements; proof of full vaccination or approved exemption required prior to start date
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city — a vibrant, diverse urban center with a lower cost of living than Boston while remaining approximately 45 miles west along the I-90 corridor. The city is home to multiple colleges and universities, a growing restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to both the Berkshires and the New England coast. For clinicians seeking an engaged urban community with genuine affordability and strong regional connectivity, Worcester is a compelling alternative to the Boston metro.