About this role
## Job Description Summary:
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function within an assigned area.
Job Description:
Implements the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Monitors the patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver. Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Requirements:
- Maine State Physical Therapy Assistant licensure or Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
Physical Therapy Assistant Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program are required to:
- Provide their Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy upon hire.
- Obtain A Maine State Physical Therapy Assistant licensure within 60 days of the test date and obtain a Supervisory Agreement Letter that must be signed by the supervising MaineGeneral Physical Therapist until licensure is attained (to be maintained by department).
## Compensation Information:
$26.25 - $46.60
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
## Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
## Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .