New Grad Physical Therapist

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Central Maine Healthcare is pleased to inform you of the New Grad Physical Therapist career opportunity, joining our Outpatient Therapy team in Lewiston, Maine!

Position Summary:

The Graduate Physical Therapist, under the supervision of a Staff Therapist and following the Maine State Board's Law graduate physical therapist exemption, will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

Fulfill your calling at Central Maine Healthcare to help keep patients healthier and happier so they can enjoy more of what life has to offer.

About the Position:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the following settings; outpatient and inpatient.

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Why be a Physical Therapist at CMH?

• Hospital Based Outpatient setting.

• EMR integrated with all Central Maine Healthcare providers

• Weekday hours 7 to 5:30.

• Individualized patient care.

• One-on-one sessions.

• No double booking, no dove tailing.

• Therapist driven schedule.

The Benefits of Joining Central Maine Healthcare?

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Basic Life insurance at no cost

• Supplemental Life insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans

• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance

• Family leave program for Parental Leaves

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.

• Eligibility for Licensure as a PT in the State of Maine and registered for PT Examination; license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• Current BCLS certification.

What It's Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

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!

AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO

Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family's high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.

Central Maine Healthcare System

The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston's Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient's experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.

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