Physical Therapist - Homecare & Hospice, Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Homecare & Hospice seeks a per diem Physical Therapist to provide services primarily in the Augusta area. This role focuses on patient assessments, treatment planning, and education, and requires current licensure and relevant experience. Join our team and be part of an organization that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

iPad and iPhone provided

Extensive orientation program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans

Career mobility programs

Qualifications

• Current Maine Physical Therapy licensure or ability to obtain at hire.
• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
• Valid Maine driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and design treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and supervise therapy assistants.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient education

Supervision

Education

Licensure by Maine State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy

Experience in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description Summary: Are you adventurous and looking for a new challenge in your career? Are you looking for an organization that is committed to creating "joy" in the workplace and understands that healthcare professionals need some TLC too? MaineGeneral Homecare & Hospice has an opening for a per diem Physical Therapist to join our team!

We invest in our employees as soon as they come on board by providing an iPad, an iPhone with several state-of-the-art apps, along with an extensive orientation program in partnership with a specially trained preceptor. We value our employees’ opinions and encourage the sharing of ideas through many shared-governance committees. We are deeply committed to providing ongoing education and support clinical certification and professional growth. Job Description:

**This position will serve patients in the Augusta area and surrounding towns**

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective, objective, and assessment findings and plans patient progress.
• Educates and counsels the patient and family/caregiver. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current licensure by Maine State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy or ability to do so at time of hire is required.
• At least 1 years of PT experience is required
• Valid state of Maine driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Work Shift: Job Exempt: No Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .