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Saco Bay PT
Poland, Maine

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: Poland, ME
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: $30 - $40 /hour

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Why Work With Us?

At Saco Bay PT, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyClinical documentationPatient interactionRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (55 salary observations; 252 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at Saco Bay PT a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Poland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saco Bay PT

Wellness and Fitness Services
Saco, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
Career growth opportunities
401(k) matching after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Diverse team sizes and patient populations