Travel Physical Therapist Job
Worcester, MA
Contracted
ST MARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
Mid Level
Introduction
Step into a rewarding journey as a Physical Therapist in Worcester, Massachusetts, where your clinical expertise can transform lives every day. This dedicated travel role puts you at the forefront of rehabilitative care, empowering patients to reclaim independence after injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. You’ll shape evidenced-based treatment plans, guide dynamic therapy sessions, and celebrate every patient milestone as you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams across diverse settings. The impact you make in Massachusetts will resonate well beyond the clinic walls, helping communities regain confidence, mobility, and a renewed sense of hope. And for those who crave a broader horizon, this program also offers the opportunity to practice in other locations across the U.S., expanding your professional footprint while you explore new communities. Massachusetts itself offers a rich blend of history and modern vitality—bustling city neighborhoods, picturesque coastal escapes, and renowned cultural institutions—and Worcester serves as a welcoming hub with a thriving healthcare network, parks, dining, and convenient access to iconic regional experiences. Your start date is 12/29/2025, with a commitment designed to deliver meaningful patient care, professional development, and dependable, consistent hours.
Location Benefits
Based in Worcester, you’ll enjoy a city that blends mid-sized urban energy with easy access to nature and regional attractions. Worcester offers a robust medical ecosystem, collaborative clinics, and a convenient central Massachusetts base that shortens commute times and lets you invest more in patient care and your own growth. When you’re ready to broaden your perspective, our program enables you to work in various locations across the United States, exposing you to different patient populations, clinical environments, and care models. This mix of setting variety—ranging from outpatient clinics to acute rehab environments—will sharpen your clinical versatility and expand your network of professional mentors. The Massachusetts landscape provides year-round opportunities for exploration: fall foliage adventures in the nearby hills, winter sports within a short drive, springtime strolls along historic districts, and summer weekend escapes to the coast. In addition to the location’s cultural and recreational appeal, you’ll benefit from a supportive infrastructure designed for traveling clinicians—dedicated scheduling teams, seamless credentialing, and streamlined onboarding that respects your time and clinical readiness.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a Traveling Physical Therapist in this program, you’ll bring patient-centered evaluation, diagnosis-specific interventions, and measurable outcomes to a variety of care settings while maintaining consistency in your practice and patient relationships. Your core responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions.
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans focusing on mobility, strength, balance, gait training, pain management, and functional independence.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, modalities, and assistive technology recommendations.
- Monitor progress, document outcomes, adjust plans as needed, and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Facilitate safe discharge planning, home exercise programs, and patient/community education to promote long-term wellness.
- Exhibit strong clinical judgment in trauma-informed and patient-centered care, tailoring approaches to diverse populations.
- Demonstrate organizational excellence by maintaining timely charting, compliant documentation, and adherence to facility protocols.
- Collaborate with supervisors, educators, and peers to advance best practices and share clinical insights.
This role also includes compelling benefits and growth opportunities:
- Competitive weekly pay ranging from $2,305 to $2,488, with guaranteed full-time hours of 40 per week.
- Bonus opportunities, recognizing performance milestones and continuity of assignments.
- Housing assistance or stipends to ease transition and relocation logistics.
- Extension opportunities across assignments, enabling longer-term experiences in preferred settings or locations.
- Comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring rapid assistance, scheduling flexibility, and clinical guidance while you’re on the road.
- Professional growth avenues, including access to continuing education resources, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and structured advancement paths within the organization.
- A supportive, inclusive work culture that prioritizes clinician well-being, workload balance, and ongoing feedback to enhance career satisfaction.
Company Values
Our organization is rooted in empowering clinicians to grow while delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to a respectful, collaborative, and development-focused work environment where each therapist’s voice is valued. By prioritizing mentorship, ongoing education, and transparent communication, we strive to elevate clinical excellence and cultivate leadership within the physical therapy field. The company’s mission centers on improving outcomes for patients and supporting staff in attaining higher levels of expertise, satisfaction, and work-life balance.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to apply your talents in a dynamic, supportive setting and to expand your horizons through meaningful travel experiences, this is your opportunity. Join a company that honors your contributions, invests in your professional development, and stands with you as you navigate diverse clinical landscapes. Take the next step—apply today to begin your impactful journey as a Physical Therapist in Worcester, MA, with the flexibility to broaden your practice across the U.S. and to grow alongside a team that values your dedication and skill.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 12/29/2025. Duration: Weeks (typical assignments with extension opportunities). Housing assistance and bonus options are subject to program terms and eligibility.
Step into a rewarding journey as a Physical Therapist in Worcester, Massachusetts, where your clinical expertise can transform lives every day. This dedicated travel role puts you at the forefront of rehabilitative care, empowering patients to reclaim independence after injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. You’ll shape evidenced-based treatment plans, guide dynamic therapy sessions, and celebrate every patient milestone as you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams across diverse settings. The impact you make in Massachusetts will resonate well beyond the clinic walls, helping communities regain confidence, mobility, and a renewed sense of hope. And for those who crave a broader horizon, this program also offers the opportunity to practice in other locations across the U.S., expanding your professional footprint while you explore new communities. Massachusetts itself offers a rich blend of history and modern vitality—bustling city neighborhoods, picturesque coastal escapes, and renowned cultural institutions—and Worcester serves as a welcoming hub with a thriving healthcare network, parks, dining, and convenient access to iconic regional experiences. Your start date is 12/29/2025, with a commitment designed to deliver meaningful patient care, professional development, and dependable, consistent hours.
Location Benefits
Based in Worcester, you’ll enjoy a city that blends mid-sized urban energy with easy access to nature and regional attractions. Worcester offers a robust medical ecosystem, collaborative clinics, and a convenient central Massachusetts base that shortens commute times and lets you invest more in patient care and your own growth. When you’re ready to broaden your perspective, our program enables you to work in various locations across the United States, exposing you to different patient populations, clinical environments, and care models. This mix of setting variety—ranging from outpatient clinics to acute rehab environments—will sharpen your clinical versatility and expand your network of professional mentors. The Massachusetts landscape provides year-round opportunities for exploration: fall foliage adventures in the nearby hills, winter sports within a short drive, springtime strolls along historic districts, and summer weekend escapes to the coast. In addition to the location’s cultural and recreational appeal, you’ll benefit from a supportive infrastructure designed for traveling clinicians—dedicated scheduling teams, seamless credentialing, and streamlined onboarding that respects your time and clinical readiness.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a Traveling Physical Therapist in this program, you’ll bring patient-centered evaluation, diagnosis-specific interventions, and measurable outcomes to a variety of care settings while maintaining consistency in your practice and patient relationships. Your core responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions.
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans focusing on mobility, strength, balance, gait training, pain management, and functional independence.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, modalities, and assistive technology recommendations.
- Monitor progress, document outcomes, adjust plans as needed, and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Facilitate safe discharge planning, home exercise programs, and patient/community education to promote long-term wellness.
- Exhibit strong clinical judgment in trauma-informed and patient-centered care, tailoring approaches to diverse populations.
- Demonstrate organizational excellence by maintaining timely charting, compliant documentation, and adherence to facility protocols.
- Collaborate with supervisors, educators, and peers to advance best practices and share clinical insights.
This role also includes compelling benefits and growth opportunities:
- Competitive weekly pay ranging from $2,305 to $2,488, with guaranteed full-time hours of 40 per week.
- Bonus opportunities, recognizing performance milestones and continuity of assignments.
- Housing assistance or stipends to ease transition and relocation logistics.
- Extension opportunities across assignments, enabling longer-term experiences in preferred settings or locations.
- Comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring rapid assistance, scheduling flexibility, and clinical guidance while you’re on the road.
- Professional growth avenues, including access to continuing education resources, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and structured advancement paths within the organization.
- A supportive, inclusive work culture that prioritizes clinician well-being, workload balance, and ongoing feedback to enhance career satisfaction.
Company Values
Our organization is rooted in empowering clinicians to grow while delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to a respectful, collaborative, and development-focused work environment where each therapist’s voice is valued. By prioritizing mentorship, ongoing education, and transparent communication, we strive to elevate clinical excellence and cultivate leadership within the physical therapy field. The company’s mission centers on improving outcomes for patients and supporting staff in attaining higher levels of expertise, satisfaction, and work-life balance.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to apply your talents in a dynamic, supportive setting and to expand your horizons through meaningful travel experiences, this is your opportunity. Join a company that honors your contributions, invests in your professional development, and stands with you as you navigate diverse clinical landscapes. Take the next step—apply today to begin your impactful journey as a Physical Therapist in Worcester, MA, with the flexibility to broaden your practice across the U.S. and to grow alongside a team that values your dedication and skill.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 12/29/2025. Duration: Weeks (typical assignments with extension opportunities). Housing assistance and bonus options are subject to program terms and eligibility.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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