<p>Saint Vincent Hospital's Cancer Wellness Center in Worcester, MA is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist — ideally a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) or a clinician actively working toward that credential — to deliver specialized outpatient rehabilitation within a comprehensive oncology care setting. The Cancer Wellness Center is located at 1 Eaton Place, Worcester, and sits within a state-of-the-art acute care hospital that houses advanced cardiac, orthopedic, surgical, and women's health service lines. Candidates with strong outpatient PT experience and a desire to develop lymphedema expertise will find structured mentorship and a clear pathway to CLT certification here.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for eligible new hires</li> <li>Elevated base pay rates recently increased for this role</li> <li>Full-time employment with a major health system</li> <li>CLT mentorship program available for candidates with 3 or more years of outpatient PT experience who have not yet obtained certification</li> <li>Access to health, dental, and vision benefits consistent with a large national health system</li> <li>Career development resources and continuing education support</li> <li>E-Verify participating employer; equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation policies</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated outpatient Cancer Wellness Center at 1 Eaton Place, Worcester — a focused oncology rehabilitation environment distinct from general inpatient PT</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model: PT functions as a core member of a collaborative care team alongside physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals</li> <li>Full scope of outpatient PT practice: patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning, goal-setting in partnership with patients and families, functional mobility restoration, and ongoing reassessment</li> <li>Lymphedema therapy is a primary clinical focus — CLT-certified candidates step in immediately; non-CLT candidates with strong outpatient backgrounds receive structured mentorship toward certification</li> <li>Responds to and interprets physician orders; reviews patient charts and modifies treatment plans based on clinical progress</li> <li>Host facility — Saint Vincent Hospital — offers advanced heart and vascular services, comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation, a robust surgical program including da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife radiosurgery technology, and a dedicated women's and infants' program</li> <li>Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally, providing access to broad subspecialty consultation and resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required</li> <li>Active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential preferred; candidates without CLT must have a minimum of 3 years of outpatient PT experience to qualify for the mentorship pathway</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs</li> <li>Successful completion of pre-employment background check and health screening, including drug screen, required</li> <li>Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local vaccination requirements; proof of full vaccination or approved exemption required prior to start date</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city — a mid-sized urban center with a lower cost of living than Boston, a vibrant restaurant and arts scene, and a strong academic presence anchored by multiple colleges and universities. The city sits roughly 45 miles west of Boston, offering easy access to the full range of metropolitan amenities while maintaining a more affordable, community-oriented pace of life. Outdoor recreation, including hiking in the nearby Wachusett Mountain region and access to numerous lakes and state parks, makes Worcester an appealing base for clinicians who want urban convenience without the cost and congestion of a major metro.</p>