Physical Therapist, Rumford hospital

Prime Healthcare • Rumford, ME

16h

About The Position

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal 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. Responsibilities $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!! Rumford Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team! Recent graduates are welcome to apply! Full-time, 36 hours per week, competitive pay and benefits Compensation: Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced based pay rates! Rumford Region: A beautiful, rural area, the town is located in west-central Maine’s Oxford County and is surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes. This area boasts many recreational opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing; and it’s also home to the largest waterfall east of Niagara. The business district of the town is located on “The Island” located between the Androscoggin River and the canals. The Island features restaurants and retail stores. The Opportunity The well-rounded physical therapy team at Rumford Hospital is growing! This position makes a direct positive impact on the Western Foothills 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.

Requirements

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
• 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.
• Flexibility, organization and ability 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.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential, according to acceptable principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Direct therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the setting of the outpatient clinic with cross training in acute care provided.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Collaborate as a member of the healthcare team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain consistent with training and competency review, including regulatory requirements such as JCAHO (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed