Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Bonus Opportunity: Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates. Terms and conditions apply, with specifics discussed during the interview.

Position Overview

Department: Outpatient Physical Therapy

Schedule: Day/Evening shifts, 8 hours, Monday to Friday

Facility: Orthopedic Services

Location: Auburn, ME 04210

Exciting Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000!

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient setting within a hospital environment.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system integrated with all healthcare providers in the region.
• Operating hours are weekdays from 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Focus on personalized patient care.
• One-on-one therapy sessions.
• No overlapping appointments or double bookings.
• Schedule managed by therapists.

We encourage new graduate Physical Therapists to apply. Opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional growth are available.

Our organization is an integrated healthcare system serving around 400,000 residents in central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of over 40 primary and specialty care facilities. This includes a regional referral hospital with a 250-bed capacity, which features the only Cancer Care Center in the area, an orthopedic surgery center, and a heart and vascular institute. Additionally, it serves as the base for the state’s only medical helicopter service.

We also operate two critical access hospitals that provide vital healthcare services to rural communities in Maine.

As part of our dedication to healthcare education and workforce development, we host the first nursing and medical imaging school in Maine, which is accredited and plays a crucial role in training future healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver medically prescribed physical therapy services aimed at evaluating, treating, and restoring function, 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 tailored treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic interventions for 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:

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

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as applicable), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Harassment based on these protected categories is also strictly prohibited.

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