Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient, First Park

1 month ago
MaineFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MaineGeneral Health System as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Flexible Schedule in United States. Job Summary: Join Our Growing Team and Make a Real Difference! Are you ready to take your career to the next level while positively impacting the lives of patients?

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement Treatment Plans: Turn the supervising therapist’s plans into actionable, targeted interventions to support patient recovery.
  • Monitor and Communicate Progress: Observe and assess patient responses to the treatment plan, providing regular updates and suggesting potential goal adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Document Patient Care: Accurately record the services provided and track patient responses and progress to ensure continuity of care and measurable outcomes.
  • Educate and Support Patients and Families: Provide patients and their caregivers with guidance on treatment goals, adaptive equipment selection, and community resources.

Requirements

  • Licensure: Maine State Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers preferred.
  • Team-Oriented: You excel in team settings, contributing to a shared mission of delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Compassionate and Professional: A genuine commitment to helping patients achieve their health goals.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join MaineGeneral Health System as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

Patient RecoveryMobility AssistanceTreatment Plan ImplementationProgress MonitoringDocumentationPatient EducationCaregiver GuidanceAdaptive Equipment SelectionDischarge PlanningTeam CollaborationCompassionProfessionalismBasic Life Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient, First Park at MaineGeneral Health System a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at MaineGeneral Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Maine.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (8.5/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Recovery, Mobility Assistance, Treatment Plan Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Documentation, Patient Education, Caregiver Guidance, Adaptive Equipment Selection. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans designed by the supervising therapist, monitoring patient responses and documenting care to support recovery and mobility goals. This role also involves educating patients and families on treatment, equipment, and assisting with dischar...

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
8.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 5%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago