Physical Therapist (PT) – HomeCare & Hospice

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.71-$79.8/hr

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Job Description

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.

Compensation Information

$44.71 - $79.80

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations.

In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

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’re 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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to develop and implement evidence-based care plans. Educate patients and caregivers while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective care transitions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of physical therapy assistantsEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$93k–$166kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $69k–$109k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maine151 active21,566 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onMaine Physical Therapist listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 15% offer loan repayment171 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) – HomeCare & Hospice at MaineGeneral Health System a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 16 employers
19
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus potential
iPad and iPhone provided
Comprehensive orientation with preceptor
Ongoing professional development
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous earned time plan
403(b) with up to 2% match
401(a) retirement income plan

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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