Physical Therapist

MaineHealth; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job 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.

MaineHealth emphasizes standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth across care

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop plans.
• Carry out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Provide care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Education

APTA-PT program graduate

State PT license

BLS certification

Driver's license with vehicle

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

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 85715

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 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 $40.06to $54.20 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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