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Worcester, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.53-$57.33/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on

Eligibility

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.

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

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 physical therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs for patients. They function as an interdisciplinary team member to provide direct patient care and ongoing assessment.

Requirements

The role requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and active state licensure. Preferred qualifications include two years of clinical experience and certification in hand therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (585 salary observations; 1,269 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 23 employers

10
<$105k
22
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

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$150k-$160k
#3

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#4

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$90k-$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
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