Physical Therapist- Acute Care- Per Diem

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient opportunity at our Auburn, ME location. You will provide comprehensive physical therapy services under physician orders and establish effective short and long-term goals for patient care.

The role involves 1-on-1 treatments in outpatient and inpatient settings, working closely with patients and health care providers to maximize functional independence and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid State of Maine Physical Therapist license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–3 years experience preferred.
• Willing to consider new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy services under physician order.
• Evaluate and treat patients per department protocols; establish plan of care with short/long-term goals.
• Treat patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings; collaborate with patients and other health care providers.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal/interpersonal

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maine PT license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Outpatient Opportunity at our Auburn, ME location!

1 on 1 patient treatments!

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist at St. Mary's Health System will be able to provide comprehensive physical therapy services to patients. They will be responsible for performing evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare providers while observing precautions, indications and contradictions.They will evaluate and treat patients per department protocols and establish therapeutic plan of care, including long and short term goals.

The Physical Therapy rehabilitation services at St. Mary's are provided in the outpatient and acute inpatient settings.Therapists partner with patients and other health care providers to provide PT services with a goal of maximizing patient's functional abilities and independence.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid State of Maine Physical Therapist license required
• BLS certification required

Experience:

• 1-3 years previous Physical Therapist experience preferred
• Willing to consider new graduates

Other Skills Required:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Must be adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any legally protected status.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$35.10 - $48.34

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.