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Reliant Rehabilitation
Freeport, Maine

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

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Job Description

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Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?

Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.

With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
  • Maternity and Paternity support program
  • Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
  • Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling options

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Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT) delivers high-quality therapy services to patients while fostering positive relationships with facilities and clients, in alignment with Reliant Rehabilitation standards and physical therapy best practices.

Responsibilities include patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of PTAs and Rehab Techs, and case management. The therapist upholds professional conduct and complies with all state and federal regulations governing physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maximize patient function and independence through direct and supervised physical therapy
  • Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
  • Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs during individual and group treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and skill development
  • Establish and grow a robust physical therapy program
  • Advance clinical and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
  • Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on industry trends and healthcare regulations
  • Understand billing models and deliver care aligned with treatment guidelines and expected outcomes
  • Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
  • Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (10 salary observations; 64 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Visa sponsorship
13%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Freeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$692k
Typical market rent
$2,515/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity Support Program
Continuing Education and Mentorship Programs
Tuition Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Flexible Scheduling Options