<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join its outpatient rehabilitation program — a high-acuity, full-service academic community hospital known for advanced cardiac, orthopedic, surgical, and women's health services. New graduates are actively encouraged to apply and will receive direct access to senior leadership and a dedicated clinical mentor from day one. This is a strong platform for a PTA who wants structured onboarding, a broad patient population spanning neonatal through geriatric, and the stability of a large regional health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased pay rates — competitive compensation reflecting recent upward adjustment</li> <li>Full-time employment with benefits eligibility</li> <li>Dedicated mentorship program and direct access to senior leadership for new graduates</li> <li>Structured onboarding with established competency milestones and introductory period support</li> <li>Career development resources and tools provided at the organizational level</li> <li>Vaccination compliance support including religious and medical exemption review process</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient rehabilitation setting within Saint Vincent Hospital — a comprehensive, state-of-the-art acute care facility in the heart of Worcester</li> <li>Day and evening shifts available; evening coverage extends to 6:30 PM</li> <li>Patient population spans neonatal through geriatric, requiring broad clinical competency across age groups</li> <li>PTA works under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, executing individualized treatment plans with frequent objective documentation and measurement</li> <li>Responsibilities include performing selected tests and measurements, maintaining treatment documentation, and verifying appropriate equipment performance prior to each use</li> <li>Hospital campus features advanced heart and vascular services, comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, a robust surgical suite with Da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife technology, and a women's and infants program</li> <li>Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally — providing institutional depth and resource support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required; military service members or veterans with service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program are eligible</li> <li>Active Massachusetts state PTA license required prior to start date</li> <li>One year of PTA experience preferred; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Ability to complete established competencies within the designated introductory period</li> <li>Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and health screening including drug screen</li> <li>Proof of vaccination or approved exemption required in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city — a dynamic, affordable alternative to Boston that offers a genuine urban community feel with significantly lower cost of living. Home to multiple colleges and universities, a thriving arts and restaurant scene, and easy access to both the Berkshires and the Boston metro corridor via I-90, Worcester attracts clinicians who want city amenities without city prices. The region offers strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and four-season recreation including hiking, skiing, and lake access throughout central New England.</p>