Physical Therapist

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

• Outpatient setting within a hospital environment.
• Electronic Medical Records (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 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 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.

As part of our commitment to healthcare education, we host a college dedicated to training future healthcare professionals, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves delivering medically prescribed physical therapy services aimed at evaluating, treating, and restoring patient function while enhancing mobility, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting patient evaluations and physical therapy assessments.
• Creating and implementing tailored treatment plans.
• Providing therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation and functional enhancement.
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as necessary.
• Educating patients and their families about treatment plans 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

• Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, or Certificate).
• Valid state Physical Therapy license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (AHA) upon hire and must be maintained.

Employment Status

This is a 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 under applicable laws. We also prohibit harassment based on these protected categories.