Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Maine Veterans; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation team. You will provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, helping residents progress toward individualized goals with compassionate care.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, reviewing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Per diem coverage includes weekends/holidays as needed, in a long-term care setting serving Veterans.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current State of Maine licensure as a PTA.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Review care plans and medical records to ensure safe treatment.
• Document treatments and progress (daily notes, weekly notes, discharge summaries).
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Monitor and communicate changes in residents’ condition to the team.
• Collaborate with PTs, OTs, assistants, SLPs, rehab staff, and nursing.
• Maintain therapy equipment in safe, clean condition.
• Provide education to facility staff as directed.
• Uphold resident rights and confidentiality.
• Follow rehabilitation policies, state/federal regulations, and VA requirements.
• Provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans while working alongside a collaborative team of rehabilitation and healthcare professionals.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy treatments to residents participating in prescribed physical therapy programs under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will help residents work toward their individualized goals while providing safe, compassionate, and respectful care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide physical therapy treatments in accordance with each resident’s plan of care and the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Review resident care plans and medical records to ensure appropriate and safe treatment.
• Document treatments and resident progress, including daily notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor and communicate changes in residents’ condition and other concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Therapists, Rehabilitation Aides, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Maintain therapy equipment in a safe, clean, and functional condition.
• Provide education and training to facility staff as directed.
• Uphold resident rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Follow all applicable rehabilitation policies, state and federal regulations, and VA requirements.
• Provide coverage on weekends and holidays as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current State of Maine licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment.

Why Join Maine Veterans’ Homes?

At Maine Veterans’ Homes, Caring for Those Who Served is more than our mission—it is what we do every day. Our rehabilitation professionals have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Veterans and help them maintain or improve their independence, function, and quality of life.