Position Summary
- The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships; competency in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment; task delegation and supervision of physical therapist assistants and technicians; maintains open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Physical Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. Acute care experience required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy Program is preferred.
- License/Certifications: Maine State license in Physical Therapy required. BLS certification required.
- Experience: Experience in outpatient and/or acute care setting working with patients with orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurological or integumentary conditions is preferred.
- Must have the ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via e-mail.
- Must have the ability to work independently without supervision.
- Use of general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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Physical Therapist

Portland, ME, 04102