Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Physical Therapist-Inpatient for per diem day shifts at St. Luke's Hospital. The role requires a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, MA PT license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of related experience during the DPT clinical year.

Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required or an approved exemption. Perks include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an Earned Time Off package.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Massachusetts License in Physical Therapy required.
• One year of related experience during DPT program clinical year.
• CPR certification required.
• Vaccination: influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of Team Leader, Rehabilitation Services, perform evidence-based inpatient physical therapy.
• Maintain physical therapy research knowledge.
• Mentor clinical staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts PT License

Tools

CPR certification

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 Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented 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
• 403B 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.

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

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