Perm Physical Therapist

Talented Medical Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions in Falmouth, Maine seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a memory support community dedicated to Alzheimer's and dementia care. New graduates are welcome.

The role focuses on meaningful, personalized rehabilitation, incorporating residents' hobbies and life experiences, with a Compass program guiding individualized plans of care, and a team-based approach. You will evaluate, treat, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to maximize function and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Current Maine Physical Therapist license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Interest in working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
• Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual cognitive and functional needs.
• Strong clinical judgment and willingness to continue learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, care partners, and interdisciplinary team members.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• New-graduate compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, skills, and experience

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each resident's functional abilities, needs, and goals
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve or maintain mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
• Incorporate residents' interests, routines, hobbies, and meaningful activities into therapy when appropriate
• Use environmental accommodations and task modifications to maximize participation and engagement
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate
• Educate residents, care partners, and families regarding mobility, safety, exercises, and strategies to support continued function
• Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, care partners, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life throughout the rehabilitation process

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Patient-centered

Clinical judgment

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) — Falmouth, Maine

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Location: Falmouth, Maine
Compensation: $38.75–$44.00 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Hours: Monday–Friday with weekend rotation
Setting: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Facility Size: 90 residents
Position Type: Full-Time

New graduates are welcome to apply! New graduates will receive compensation aligned with their qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and creative Physical Therapist (PT) to join a specialized Memory Support Community in Falmouth, Maine, dedicated to providing individualized care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

This unique rehabilitation environment goes beyond traditional therapy. The team incorporates residents' past and current hobbies, interests, and learning opportunities into daily treatment plans, creating therapy experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and connected to each person's life.

From art and music therapy to gardening and other purposeful activities, you'll have the opportunity to think creatively about rehabilitation while helping residents maintain function, engagement, dignity, and quality of life.

Why Join This Team?

Competitive compensation of $38.75–$44.00 per hour

Monday–Friday with weekend rotation

Services include skilled nursing and long-term care

Strong focus on person-centered care

Opportunity to incorporate residents' interests and life experiences into therapy

Access to therapeutic and leisure activities including art, music, and gardening

Onsite training in standardized assessments including BCAT, GDS, and ACL

Training and support in evidence-based practices

Opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to meaningful resident outcomes

New-graduate friendly environment

A Person-Centered Approach to Rehabilitation

The team uses its signature Compass program to develop individualized plans of care designed to maximize each resident's function and engagement.

Therapy goes beyond simply completing exercises. You'll have the opportunity to consider the person's environment, abilities, preferences, and daily routines when developing treatment strategies. Environmental accommodations and task modifications are incorporated to help residents participate more successfully in meaningful activities.

Care partners and families are also considered an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working alongside clinicians to help sustain quality of life and functional gains beyond the formal therapy period.

Professional Development

This position provides opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge through onsite training and evidence-based practice. Team members receive training in standardized assessments such as the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT), Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), and Allen Cognitive Level (ACL).

You'll also have support in applying evidence-based approaches informed by established researchers and clinicians in the field of cognitive and dementia care.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments

Develop individualized plans of care based on each resident's functional abilities, needs, and goals

Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve or maintain mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence

Incorporate residents' interests, routines, hobbies, and meaningful activities into therapy when appropriate

Use environmental accommodations and task modifications to maximize participation and engagement

Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate

Educate residents, care partners, and families regarding mobility, safety, exercises, and strategies to support continued function

Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, care partners, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Promote dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life throughout the rehabilitation process

Qualifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program

Current Maine Physical Therapist license

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Interest in working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia

Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual cognitive and functional needs

Strong clinical judgment and willingness to continue learning

Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, care partners, and interdisciplinary team members

New graduates are welcome to apply

New-graduate compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, skills, and experience

Why Falmouth?

Falmouth offers an appealing combination of coastal Maine living and convenient access to the greater Portland area. With beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, local dining, and a welcoming community, it's an excellent place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life outside of work.

If you're a Physical Therapist who believes rehabilitation should be meaningful, individualized, and connected to the person behind the diagnosis, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.