Per Diem Physical Therapist
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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $87k–$109k | Physical 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 power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maine | 149 active | 21,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 35% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maine Physical Therapist listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 15% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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