Physical Therapist-Cancer Wellness Center; paid lymphedema cert

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus available; Student Loan Repayment program

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community.  Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester. 

Physical Therapist 32 Hours

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.  Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Job Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.  Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.  Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.  Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.  Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen. 

Education

Required:  Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy 

Experience

Preferred:  2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications

Required:  State Licensure

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or 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 an approval of 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. 

 

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education:

Required:  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy 

Preferred:  Doctorate Physical Therapy 

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications:

Required: State Licensure

Physical Demands:

 

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