Physical Therapist Inpatient Acute Care Full Time

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available for new hires. NEW competitive compensation structure.

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center.

Framingham Union Hospital is seeking a full-time inpatient acute-care physical therapist to join our expanding Physical Therapy team.

Some of the benefits for joining our team include:

• Collaborative team and treatment approach


• Focus on clinical excellence, evidence-based treatment, professional growth, and clinician development


• Mentorship opportunities for new graduates


• Flexible hours

Summary:

Reporting to the Rehab Manager is responsible for the evaluation of patients’ clinical status, assessment of their rehabilitation potential according to age-appropriate guidelines and the design and implementation of age-appropriate treatment programs to maximize patient’s level of function. Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support timely care and planning needs for safe discharge planning. Participates in hospital performance improvement teams targeting early mobilization, fall prevention, early ICU intervention, Stroke certification, and other programs focused on quality improvement.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening.

Requirements:

1. BS/MS/Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. New graduates welcome.

2. Valid Massachusetts PT license and AHA CPR certification.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.