Physical Therapist (PT) – HomeCare & Hospice

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary:

MaineGeneral HomeCare & Hospice is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who values meaningful, independent work in a supportive and well-resourced environment. Job Description: $10,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Physical Therapists!

Available to candidates with at least one year of experience Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week Not available to current MaineGeneral employees or former employees separated for less than one year

What We Offer

We understand the importance of setting our clinicians up for success.

That’s why we provide: An iPad and iPhone equipped with clinical apps to support documentation and care coordination A comprehensive orientation program with a trained preceptor A collaborative work environment where staff input is valued Ongoing professional development, including support for certifications and continuing education A consistent schedule of either 32 or 40 standard hours per week, depending on your needs.

What You’ll Do Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patient needs Develop and implement evidence-based care plans Document patient progress and update plans accordingly Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, exercises, and equipment Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support care transitions Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to state and practice standards

Qualifications

Current licensure (or eligibility) from the Maine State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy At least 1 year of professional PT experience Valid Maine driver’s license and clean driving record Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a home setting Why MaineGeneral?

As part of the MaineGeneral Health system, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. Our HomeCare & Hospice team plays a vital role in supporting patients where they’re most comfortable — and where care can be the most impactful.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled Work Shift: Job Exempt: No

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time. Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.

We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440. MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Click the links below to view more information regarding E-Verify: Employee Rights E-Verify Participation

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.

The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available.

Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440. EEO is Law

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans while documenting progress. They will also educate patients and caregivers and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support care transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess current licensure or eligibility from the Maine State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy and have at least one year of professional PT experience. A valid Maine driver’s license, clean driving record, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a home setting are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentEvidence-Based Care PlanningPatient EducationCaregiver EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCare Transitions SupportSupervisionHome CareHospice Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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 (PT) – HomeCare & Hospice at MaineGeneral Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Loan reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off