Physical Therapist Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Bridgton, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Bridgton Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for day shifts in the Outpatient department in Bridgton, ME. The role involves delivering medically prescribed therapeutic services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to restore function for patients with musculoskeletal and related conditions.

The position requires an A.A. degree, a valid PTA license, BCLS certification, and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree in physical therapy assistance.
• Current state PTA license.
• BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to restore function.
• Adhere to state and federal regulatory, licensing and accreditation requirements while delivering care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

A.A. Degree

PTA license

Job description

Overview

Department:Physical Therapy Assistant

Schedule:Days, 8 hour shifts

Facility:Bridgton Hospital - Outpatient

Location: Bridgton, ME 04009

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides medically prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders. Performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy, state and federal regulatory, licensing and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• A.A. Degree
• Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license
• Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Healthcare experience preferred

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Pay Transparency

Bridgton Hospitaloffers competitivecompensationand a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $27.50to $34.38per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will bedeterminedat the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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