Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Bonus Opportunity: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. Terms and conditions apply, and specifics will be discussed during the interview.

Position Details

• Department: Physical Therapy Outpatient
• Schedule: Day/Evening shifts, 8 hours, Monday to Friday
• Facility: Orthopedic Center
• Location: Auburn, ME 04210

Position Highlights

• Work in a hospital-based outpatient environment.
• Utilize an EMR system integrated with all healthcare providers in the region.
• Practice hours are weekdays from 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Focus on individualized patient care with one-on-one sessions.
• No double bookings or overlapping appointments.
• Schedule is driven by therapists.
• New graduates in Physical Therapy are encouraged to apply, with mentorship and training opportunities available.

About Us

We are an integrated healthcare delivery system serving around 400,000 residents in central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of over 40 primary and specialty care locations. Our facilities include a regional referral hospital with specialized centers for cancer care, orthopedic surgery, and heart and vascular services. We also operate critical access hospitals that provide essential healthcare to rural communities.

In addition, we are committed to healthcare education and workforce development, hosting a nursing and medical imaging school that plays a vital role in training future healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver medically prescribed physical therapy services to assess, treat, and restore patient function while enhancing mobility, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities.
• Provide patient-centered care in line with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct patient evaluations and physical therapy assessments.
• Create and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic interventions aimed at rehabilitation and functional enhancement.
• Track patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans and recovery objectives.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, or Certificate).
• Current state license in Physical Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (AHA) upon hire, with maintenance of certification required.

Employment Status

Full-Time position with day shifts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as permitted by law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Harassment based on these protected categories is also prohibited.