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Maine Veterans Homes
Scarborough, Maine

Per Diem Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41.94-$52.43/hr

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Job Description

Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough is seeking a skilled and compassionate Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our collaborative therapy team. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team.

Our therapy team is collaborative and fully integrated throughout the home. If you are passionate about resident-centered care and want your expertise to make a difference, Maine Veterans’ Homes is a place where your skills and commitment to service will be valued.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, and maintains accurate documentation of services in the medical record.

Schedule Requirements

  • Per diem position with flexible scheduling based on facility needs.
  • Availability to work both weekdays and occasional weekends is required.
  • Occasional holidays may also be required.
  • Apply today and be part of a team caring for those who served!

Requirements

  • Current Maine Physical Therapist license in good standing.
  • Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.
  • Basic computer skills.

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical documentation and communicating effectively with families and physicians.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (51 salary observations; 323 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$87k–$109kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$99k)133 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maine vs national$94k median in Maine$94k nationally (about the same)51 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maine149 active21,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 35% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaine Physical Therapist listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 15% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 19 employers
10
<$100k
5
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
1
$131k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Maine Veterans Homes

Hospitals and Health Care
Augusta, Maine
201-500 employees

Living in Scarborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$681k
Typical market rent
$2,714/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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