at MaineHealth in Scarborough, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
Position Summary
This is professional work providing physical therapy treatments and education to inpatients and outpatients by physician referral. Work includes patient evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and collaboration with other medical disciplines.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and successful completion of clinical internship. Master's degree in physical therapy preferred.
License/Certifications: Current State of Maine License as a Physical Therapist. Current BLS required.
Experience: Minimum two years of experience as a physical therapist.
Knowledge of division policies and procedures, advanced skills used in operating equipment and materials used in conducting physical therapy treatments, as well as proficiency in performing such treatments.
Analytical ability necessary to conduct a thorough evaluation of patient abilities and disabilities, physical strength and limitations, develop sound treatment plans, and assess patient?s progress.
Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their physical therapy treatments.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.
Skills necessary to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
