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

　　Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Physical Therapy.

　　Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.

　　Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

　　Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities and treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist.

　　The PTA assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

　　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

　　Flexible, organized and able to function in a fast-paced environment.

　　High level of professionalism.

　　Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

　　Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion and with legible handwriting.

　　Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

　　Strong written and verbal skills.

　　Basic computer skills.

　　Requirements and Qualifications for the Position

　　Holds current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

　　Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.

　　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.

　　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

　　CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.

　　Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.

　　Every physical therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.

　　Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.

　　A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.

　　A generous paid time off plan allows team members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer.

　　Affordable healthcare, dental and vision coverage plans permit team members to prioritize their health while maintaining flexibility.

　　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!

　　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.

　　If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!

　　Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

　　CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.