Physical Therapy Resident

Location:

Portland, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 60628
Date Posted:
Dec 23, 2025

Summary:

Physical Therapist
- Resident role participates in a twelve-month residency program. In addition to providing direct patient care, as a Physical Therapist, the resident has additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them that include didactic coursework, clinical research, and teaching in the area of clinical sub-specialty. The Physical Therapist role performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans, and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part;

helps patients reach their maximum performance in accordance with the Plan of Care prescribed by the provider. Provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience working in a hospital, long-term care, home, school system, or outpatient Physical Therapy department preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the Maine Health locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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