Physical Therapist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. The role involves comprehensive PT evaluations, developing patient-specific plans of care, and delivering treatments to restore function and minimize pain.

Providers’ Plan of Care and APTA standards guide practice within this environment. The position requires a graduate from an accredited PT program, licensed to practice in the state, with BLS or the ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required.
• Current applicable state license as a Physical Therapist; BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days; valid driver's license with vehicle for home care as specified by policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Carry out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Provide care in accordance with the Plan of Care prescribed by the provider and standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Skills

Physical therapy

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Summary

The Physical Therapist role performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans, and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patients reach their maximum performance in accordance with the Plan of Care prescribed by the provider. Provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 88485

Shift hours: 9:30AM - 6PM

The Physical Therapist role performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans, and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patients reach their maximum performance in accordance with the Plan of Care prescribed by the provider. Provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapist 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 experience working in a hospital, long‑term care, home, school system, or outpatient Physical Therapy department 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year.

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.