At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Compensation: From $27.50 per hour, increasing with experience.
New grads or future graduates are welcome to apply.
The Opportunity
The well-rounded Acute Care Acute Rehab Physical Therapy team at Central Maine Medical Center is growing.
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) follows the outlined plan of care designated by the Physical Therapist.
This is a Per Diem position that makes a direct positive impact on the Central Maine community by providing one-on-one physical therapy services to patients of all ages.
Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare's commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
What You'll Do
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Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
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Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
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Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities and treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist.
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The PTA assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
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Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Skills and Attributes for Success
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Flexible, organized and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
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High level of professionalism.
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Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
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Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion and with legible handwriting.
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Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Basic computer skills.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Position
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Holds current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
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Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
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For a therapist providing clinical coverage of the Community Re-Integration program then the must possess a current Maine Driver's License with no court-imposed restrictions. A records check will include the Department of Motor Vehicle Files.
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This CMHC position must meet the criteria for evaluating vehicle operator suitability. It has been determined that this position requires either the operation of a system or leased vehicle of the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes on a regular basis as an integral part of the job.
What It's Like Working at CMH
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CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.
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Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.
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Every physical therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.
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Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.
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A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.
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A generous paid time off plan allows team members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer.
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Affordable healthcare, dental and vision coverage plans permit team members to prioritize their health while maintaining flexibility.
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CMH's comprehensive wellness program keeps team members healthy while also enhancing financial wellness with generous HSA contributions.
About Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application.