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.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly increased pay rates — competitive compensation reflecting recent upward adjustment
- Full-time employment with benefits eligibility
- Dedicated mentorship program and direct access to senior leadership for new graduates
- Structured onboarding with established competency milestones and introductory period support
- Career development resources and tools provided at the organizational level
- Vaccination compliance support including religious and medical exemption review process
Practice Highlights
- Outpatient rehabilitation setting within Saint Vincent Hospital — a comprehensive, state-of-the-art acute care facility in the heart of Worcester
- Day and evening shifts available; evening coverage extends to 6:30 PM
- Patient population spans neonatal through geriatric, requiring broad clinical competency across age groups
- PTA works under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, executing individualized treatment plans with frequent objective documentation and measurement
- Responsibilities include performing selected tests and measurements, maintaining treatment documentation, and verifying appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
- 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
- Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally — providing institutional depth and resource support
Qualifications
- 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
- Active Massachusetts state PTA license required prior to start date
- One year of PTA experience preferred; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
- Ability to complete established competencies within the designated introductory period
- Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and health screening including drug screen
- Proof of vaccination or approved exemption required in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law
About the Community
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.