Physical Therapist - Mobility & Recovery Specialist

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services designed to develop, restore, and maintain patient mobility and function in an assigned area. The role includes performing initial and ongoing assessments and implementing treatment plans with documentation of progress.

Education for patient and family, discharge planning, and guidance on adaptive equipment are key duties. Supervising therapy assistants ensures compliance with licensing laws and standards; some staff

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and 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.
• Some employees may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.

Job description

MaineGeneral Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services designed to develop, restore, and maintain patient mobility and function in an assigned area. The role includes performing initial and ongoing assessments and implementing treatment plans with documentation of progress.

Education for patient and family, discharge planning, and guidance on adaptive equipment are key duties. Supervising therapy assistants ensures compliance with licensing laws and standards; some staff