Physical Therapist I, 40 Hours Evenings, Memorial Campus

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to administer therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans for diverse patient populations across inpatient and outpatient settings. Requires MA licensure (new grads must obtain within 6 months) and board exam completion; supervision by a licensed PT and note co-signature until licensure is obtained.

Position details include Monday–Friday, with one full weekend per month, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Massachusetts; obtain MA license within 6 months if new grad.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Board Examination.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Analyzes data, assesses progress, and consults with physicians as needed.
• Provides individualized treatment plans including exercises, ROM, neuromuscular education, and mobility training.
• Educates patients and families; participates in care meetings and discharge planning; documents care and billing.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts license

National Physical Therapy Board Examination

Job description

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$71,780.80 - $129,230.40 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part‑time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends – One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours:

11:00AM - 7:30PM

Shift:

2–Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10010–3880 Physical Therapy

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient and outpatient as assigned.
2. Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient’s progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.
3. Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate or compensate for movement dysfunction including therapeutic exercises, progressive ROM, neuromuscular education and strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, application of physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training. Evaluates need for bracing, supportive and positional equipment.
4. Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.
5. Completes departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
6. Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance. Collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.
7. Participates in department quality improvement/assurance activities and program development initiatives.
8. Supervises students according to Practice Standards.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.
• 2. Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. New graduates and out of state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co‑signed until license has been obtained.
• 3. Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• 2. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Excellent customer s