Pediatric Physical Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Loan Reimbursement

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 76,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

New graduate incentive

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation team. You will assess and treat pediatric patients, develop individualized care plans, and support families to carry goals into daily life.

This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced therapists and an early acceptance incentive of $4,000 for new graduates. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and will operate within a collaborative pediatric rehab team.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in Maine or eligibility.
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric rehabilitation (new graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a family-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of pediatric patients to evaluate functional abilities and therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Document subjective, objective, assessment findings, and patient progress clearly and accurately.
• Educate and support patients and families/caregivers, promoting carryover of therapy goals into daily life.
• Plan and assist with discharge from therapy services, including recommendations for adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with state regulations and practice standards.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary pediatric care team to support coordinated, family-centered care.

Skills

Pediatric rehabilitation

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Family-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Maine licensure eligibility

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation team. You will assess and treat pediatric patients, develop individualized care plans, and support families to carry goals into daily life.

This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced therapists and an early acceptance incentive of $4,000 for new graduates. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and will operate within a collaborative pediatric rehab team.