Maine Medical Center
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 11487
Summary
Summary:
Physical Therapist- Resident participates in a twelve-month Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program. In addition to providing direct patient care, as a Physical Therapist, the Resident has additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them that include one-on-one clinical mentorship, didactic coursework, clinical research, and teaching in the area of clinical sub-specialty. The Physical Therapist role performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans, and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patients reach their maximum performance in accordance with the plan of care prescribed by the provider; provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required.
3. Experience: One year of clinical experience.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: American Physical Therapy Association membership required. Appointment is contingent on candidate passing a criminal background check, and program receiving Grant of Candidacy.
5. Additional Application Instructions Required: In addition to completing this job application, please email the following documents to: AcutePTResidency@mainehealth.org:
- CV or resume and cover letter
- Two letters of reference (clinical instructor, professor, or previous employer)
- Copy of current AHA BLS Provider eCard
- Copy of APTA membership card
- Copy of valid physical therapist license
- Transcript from CAPTE accredited physical therapy program
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.
The Physical Therapist Resident position offers full-time benefits, inclusive of mental health resources and wellness programs, as well as a comparable salary.
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.
