At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join the Central Maine Medical Center Acute Care/Acute Rehab team!

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!

The Opportunity

The physical therapy team at Central Maine Medical Center is seeking an experienced Acute Care/Acute Rehab Physical Therapist for a PRN opportunity on the inpatient team.

This position makes a direct positive impact on the Lewiston community by providing physical therapy services to CMMC’s inpatient population. You will 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

• Evaluate inpatients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore these 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 patients in the acute care setting.

• 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.

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

• Maintains training and competency as applicable in regulatory requirements such as JCAHO (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.

• Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to assistants, aides, etc.

• The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.

Requirements and Qualifications for the Position

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.

• Current BCLS certification.

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.

• Rumford Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.

• 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.

• 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.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!