Physical Therapy Assistant

MaineHealth; Møre og Romsdal fylke; On-site; NOK 328,000 - 444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Stephens Hospital is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant who works under a Physical Therapist to help deliver interventions to patients with injuries or health conditions. The role requires graduation from an APTA-accredited PTA program, state PTA licensure, BLS certification, and a driver’s license if home care is involved, with one year of clinical experience preferred.

The position offers outpatient settings, competitive benefits, and a pay range of $25.24 to $34.16

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current applicable state PTA license and BLS certification (or within 30 days of start); driver’s license with vehicle if home care.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist under supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver PT interventions.
• Support patients with impairments to improve function and health status.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

APTA accredited PTA program

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant role assists in the provision of physical therapy interventions to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Description

Stephens Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 95429

Outpatient Setting

20 Hour Per Week

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapy Assistant required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $25.24to $34.16 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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