Physical Therapist - Outpatient

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join a dynamic team specializing in various treatments. This role involves working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, addressing orthopedic injuries, chronic diseases, and post-surgical rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will provide personalized care, utilizing techniques like manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and patient education. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient-centered care, with a generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient physical therapy to diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with clinic PTAs for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Manual Therapy

Patient Education

Therapeutic Exercise

Education

APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Program

Job description

Location: Rockport, ME
Facility: Pen Bay Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 24412
Date Posted: May 5, 2025

(Eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus paid out in three installments, prorated for Part Time) Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6 months to be eligible.

Summary:

Outpatient Physical Therapist wanted to join a dynamic, expert team in a variety of specialties as well as generalists for common ailments, injuries, and chronic progressive disease clients. Our department primarily treats adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations with occasionally working with orthopedic diagnoses for pediatric clients. Our Outpatient PTs will work closely with one or two clinic PTAs who specialize in outpatient practices for a team approach to care. Our 2 Outpatient clinics treat orthopedic injuries, pre or post surgical clients, stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, amputees, vestibular, pelvic floor, lymphedema, work related or MVA, spinal disorders, etc to name just a few. We provide a well-rounded treatment approach including the patient in the care plan and goals offering manual therapy, modalities, prescription therapeutic exercise, dry needling, aquatics, and patient education with self-management techniques.

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

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Brandon R. Drinkwater at [emailprotected]

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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