Pays $39.53-$57.33/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$104k (8 jobs)

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Tenet Healthcare
Worcester, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Physical therapist at Saint Vincent Hospital. Up to $10K sign-on bonus, full benefits. Worcester, MA.

Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Physical Therapist – Up to $10K Sign-On Bonus in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $39.53 - $57.33/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • 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
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to restore patient functional mobility and independence. They function as an interdisciplinary team member, administering tests and modifying treatment plans based on patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state licensure. Preferred qualifications include two years of clinical experience and certification or preparation for Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) status.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional mobilityHand therapyOccupational therapyPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationTest administrationChart reviewGoal settingRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (385 salary observations; 578 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
42% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
11%

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About Tenet Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 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
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program