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Worcester, Massachusetts

Student Therapist I

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$17.4/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Under the general supervision of the rehab manager, the rehab tech will perform duties based on the level of education they have achieved in their specific program.

At a minimum they will be tasked with providing assistance to the therapist in the outpatient department for set-up of patient treatments and wrap-up of patient care. They may be asked to assist with hand-on care when patients require two assist for more skilled interventions.

The tech will also be trained on front desk support and clinic maintenance such and equipment cleaning and stocking.

Saint Vincent Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements.

Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement.

We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges.

Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Student Therapist I will assist therapists with patient treatment set-up, wrap-up, and hands-on care as needed. Additionally, they are responsible for front desk support and maintaining clinic equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in a physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant degree program. A BLS certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceOccupational therapy assistanceRehabilitation support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Student Therapist I at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$31k–$36kMental Health Therapy median $47k (middle half $46k–$58k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$32k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts273 active7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment518 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.