Physical Therapist; Acute Care Per Diem

Physical Therapist;
Acute Care Per Diem Days

Saint Vincent Hospital invites a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide acute care services on a per diem basis in Worcester, MA. The role focuses on evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs for patients in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Candidates must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment health screening (including a drug screen), and obtain State licensure to practice in Massachusetts.

• Respond to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administer and interpret tests and measurements of patients.
• Review patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modify the treatment plan accordingly.
• Develop functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Improve and restore functional mobility, seeking to return the patient to the highest level of independence.
• Seek clarification of physician orders as needed.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy.
• Experience:
  
  Preferred 2 years of practicing PT in a healthcare setting.
• Certification:
  State Licensure in Massachusetts.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Saint Vincent Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.