Perm Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Camden, Maine
Compensation: $26–$34 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Weekend rotation
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility | 58 beds

New graduates are welcome and will receive compensation based on their qualifications and experience.

Join a 58-bed skilled nursing facility in the heart of beautiful coastal Maine, where rehabilitation is centered around helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence.

The facility provides post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. As a PTA, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, supporting individuals as they transition from hospitalization back toward greater function and independence.

You’ll become part of a care team that understands that rehabilitation is about more than completing exercises — it’s about helping patients get back to the activities, routines, and level of independence that matter most to them.

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Monday–Friday schedule with weekend rotation
• Opportunity to work with both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care patients
• Diverse patient population with a variety of rehabilitation needs
• Collaborative environment with therapy and nursing professionals
• Opportunity to develop and strengthen your clinical skills in a skilled nursing setting
• Meaningful patient relationships and the opportunity to follow progress throughout the rehabilitation journey
• Beautiful coastal Maine location surrounded by the Camden Hills

• Provide physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans to support patients’ mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional abilities
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility
• Monitor patient tolerance and response to treatment and communicate observations to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Accurately document treatments and patient progress
• Encourage and motivate patients as they work toward their rehabilitation goals
• Promote safe mobility and independence in daily activities
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers when appropriate
• Maintain a compassionate and professional approach while delivering patient-centered care

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current PTA license or eligibility for licensure in Maine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple patient needs in a rehabilitation environment
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and quality patient care
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Camden is one of coastal Maine’s most scenic communities, surrounded by the beauty of the Camden Hills and offering a unique combination of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Clinicians can enjoy hiking, boating, waterfront activities, and beautiful coastal views while living and working in a welcoming community.

Whether you’re an experienced PTA or a new graduate ready to begin your career, this is an opportunity to grow professionally while helping patients take meaningful steps toward greater strength, mobility, and independence.