<p>Saint Vincent Hospital is recruiting a per-diem outpatient Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team at the Northborough Crossing clinic in Northborough, MA — a short drive from the Worcester campus. This is a hands-on, patient-facing outpatient role with day and evening availability, supported by direct access to senior leadership and a dedicated mentor for new graduates. The position carries newly increased per-diem rates and sits within a health system known for advanced orthopedics, cardiac, and surgical services including Da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife technology.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased per-diem pay rates</li> <li>Per-diem employment classification with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Direct mentorship program with dedicated senior mentor — new graduates actively encouraged</li> <li>Direct access to senior leadership for professional development and career guidance</li> <li>Part of a large, established health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally, providing broad internal career mobility</li> <li>Vaccination compliance support including religious and medical exemption review process</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient physical therapy setting at Northborough Crossing: 10010 Shops Way, Northborough, MA 01532</li> <li>Day and evening scheduling; must be available 1–2 evenings per week</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model — PT functions as a core member alongside physicians and other clinical staff</li> <li>Scope includes patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning, functional goal-setting, and ongoing reassessment</li> <li>Responds to physician orders for physical therapy; reviews charts and modifies treatment plans based on patient progress</li> <li>Focus on restoring functional mobility and returning patients to their highest level of independence</li> <li>Affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester — a full-service acute care facility featuring advanced heart and vascular services, comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation, Da Vinci robotic surgery, CyberKnife technology, and women and infants programs</li> <li>Regional referral base drawing from Worcester and surrounding Central Massachusetts communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required</li> <li>Active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required prior to start date</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting preferred; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs across a general outpatient caseload</li> <li>Comfort working within an interdisciplinary team and communicating with referring physicians regarding plan-of-care clarifications</li> <li>Successful completion of background check and pre-employment health screening, including drug screen, required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Northborough is a well-regarded suburb in Central Massachusetts, offering a quieter residential pace with easy access to Worcester — New England's second-largest city — and within roughly an hour of Boston. The region features strong public schools, a low cost of living relative to the Greater Boston market, abundant outdoor recreation including the Assabet River Rail Trail and nearby state forests, and a tight-knit community feel. For clinicians seeking a high-quality practice environment without the cost and congestion of a major metro, Central Massachusetts delivers on both lifestyle and professional opportunity.</p>