The posting
Job Summary:
MaineGeneral Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing rehabilitation team. This role offers a unique balance of autonomy, clinical collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults regaining their independence.
Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or a new graduate, you’ll find support, mentorship, and the chance to grow within a close-knit, mission-driven environment.
Job Description:
$10,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Physical Therapists!
- Available to candidates with at least one year of experience
- Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Not available to current MaineGeneral employees or former employees separated for less than one year
OR
**An early acceptance incentive of $4,000 awaits qualified new graduate Physical Therapists**
- Candidates are encouraged to apply at least 6 weeks before their graduation date; however, some exceptions may be made based on program needs and timing.
- Offer letters should be signed within 1 week of receipt.
- The incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as a Physical Therapist.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical therapy needs
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions
- Document subjective, objective, and assessment findings and monitor progress toward goals
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, exercises, and equipment
- Collaborate on discharge planning and connect patients with ongoing supports and adaptive tools
- Supervise and delegate care to Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with licensure standards
- Work with a high degree of autonomy while being part of a supportive clinical team
What We’re Looking For:
- Licensed (or eligible) Physical Therapist in the State of Maine
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Interest in working with older adults in a skilled nursing rehab setting
- Passion for helping others regain mobility, function, and confidence
- New grads are welcome and encouraged to apply!
Why Join MaineGeneral:
- A schedule that supports work-life balance
- Student loan reimbursement up to $21,600 is available to help you invest in your future
- Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and cross-training
- A Therapy Clinical Ladder Program supporting professional growth and clinical Skill development.
- A collaborative, patient-centered rehab team that truly cares
- Robust benefits, wellness resources, and supportive leadership
Compensation Information:
$36.40 - $63.70 USD Hourly
The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Job Exempt:
Yes
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 quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- 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.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
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 .
