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Cary Medical Center
Caribou, Maine

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$110k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Shift: Days 7a-3p
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range

$74,880 – $110,240 annually

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Job Summary

Physical Therapist – Cary Medical Center

Join our award-winning team! Provide expert care to patients of all ages, relieving pain, restoring function, and maximizing independence. We pride ourselves on our workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth year in a row. At Cary, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your skills and contributions truly make a difference.

Physical Therapist at Cary are responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development, implementation and documentation of treatment plans for patients/clients to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent/reduce disability from pediatric to the geriatric population with the goal of maximizing functional independence. Services are delivered according to the standards of care defined within the State of Maine Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Essential Job Duties But Not Limited To

Provide accurate and thorough initial evaluation and re-assessments for patients in a variety of settings. Varieties to include but not limited to the following: Inpatient, outpatient, homecare, skilled nursing, school, nursing facilities, and contracted services.

  • Develop individualized, appropriate treatment plans aligning goals of patient, family, payor, and caregiver.
  • Deliver highest quality of patient care.

Document daily services rendered, including initial evaluation, payor certification forms, daily progress notes, charges, and discharge summaries as follows:

Documentation within 72 hrs. for hospital outpatient service.

Payor certification form within 24 hrs. of service.

Inpatient hospital documentation within 24 hrs. of service.

  • Documentation for contracted services shall be according to contract standards.
  • Communicate with provider to inform them of patient’s initial status, progress, and discharge status through written documentation and verbal communication as necessary.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Licenses and Education

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Maine
  • Valid driver's license
  • CPR certification

Availability

  • Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Able to drive amongst Cary's work locations and contract sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact

To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email klandeen@carymed.org.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information.

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Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans to relieve pain and restore patient function. They must provide high-quality care across various settings while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningRehabilitationClinical AssessmentFunctional Independence Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (70 salary observations; 314 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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$75k–$110kPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $62k–$95k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maine vs national$94k median in Maine$94k nationally (about the same)70 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maine143 active21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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 Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 13 employers
12
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Cary Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Caribou, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off

Living in Caribou

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$757/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.