Physical Therapist (PT) - New Grads Welcome

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Bonus Opportunity: Up to $10,000 available as a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Specific eligibility criteria and payout details will be discussed during the interview.

Department Information

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide medically prescribed services aimed at evaluating, treating, and restoring patient function while enhancing mobility, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities. Your role will include:

• Conducting patient evaluations and physical therapy assessments.
• Creating and implementing personalized treatment plans.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions to aid rehabilitation and functional enhancement.
• Tracking patient progress and modifying treatment plans as necessary.
• Educating patients and their families about treatment strategies and recovery objectives.
• Accurately documenting evaluations, treatments, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, licensing, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

About Us

We are an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents in central, western, and Midcoastal Maine. Our facilities include a main medical center and several hospitals, along with a primary and specialty care practice organization. Additional services encompass a heart and vascular institute, a regional trauma program, and a comprehensive cancer center, among other high-quality clinical offerings.

Employment Status

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing 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.