Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous earned time off

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient care at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This Per Diem role requires a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and a current Massachusetts license.

The position involves providing evidence-based patient care, mentoring clinical staff, and maintaining knowledge in physical therapy research. Benefits include competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Massachusetts PT license required.
• CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform evidence-based diversified patient care.
• Maintain physical therapy research knowledge.
• Mentor clinical staff under direction.

Skills

Patient care

Evidence-based practice

Mentoring

Research knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Current Massachusetts license in PT

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission—it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides an inclusive, ethical workplace where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Position: Physical Therapist – Inpatient

Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift with minimum of one weekend shift every 4 weeks, 2 holidays per year; shift varies.
Location: St. Luke's Hospital – New Bedford, MA.

A Career at Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous earned time off package
• Employee wellbeing program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under direction of an individually assigned Team Leader, Rehabilitation Services, or designee, perform evidence-based diversified patient care, maintain physical therapy research knowledge, and mentor clinical staff.

Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Massachusetts license in PT is also required.
• One (1) year of related experience during your DPT program clinical year.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID‑19 virus, or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying your choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $55.00 – $55.00 per hour.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Minimum of one weekend shift every 4 weeks, 2 holidays per year.