Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
- Treatment Implementation : Execute treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist, utilizing appropriate modalities and techniques.
- Patient Monitoring : Observe and monitor patients’ responses to therapy, communicating progress and any necessary adjustments to the supervising therapist.
- Documentation : Accurately document services provided, along with patient responses and progress, in a timely manner.
- Patient Education : Educate patients and their families / caregivers about treatment plans, exercises, and the use of adaptive equipment.
- Discharge Planning : Assist in planning patient discharge, providing information on the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
- Collaboration : Seek consultation with the supervising therapist as needed to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
Qualifications :
- Licensure : Maine State Physical Therapy Assistant licensure required.
- Certification : Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification preferred.
- Technical Skills : Proficiency in implementing physical therapy treatment plans and using various therapy modalities and equipment.
- Soft Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify and address patient needs and concerns, adjusting treatment plans as necessary under the guidance of a supervising therapist.
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift : Job Exempt :
Job Exempt : Benefits :
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 :
- An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
- 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 .
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