Physical Therapist / PT / RPT

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

A Per-Diem Physical Therapist, (PT/RPT), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Machias, ME.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The qualified candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Physical Therapy license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.
  • Good Faith Rate Range: $45/hr - $50/hr

A per-diem Physical Therapist, (PT / RPT), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The qualified candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services within a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility. Collaborate effectively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy license or be license eligible in the state of employment. Strong computer skills and experience with electronic documentation are required.

Key Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeamworkTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (56 salary observations; 253 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Physical Therapy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed pay$94k–$104kPhysical Therapy median $135k (middle half $125k–$166k)133 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maine vs national$94k median in Maine$94k nationally (about the same)56 state / 15,056 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maine253 active57,503 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 40% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

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<$105k
4
$105k-125k
3
$140k
3
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees
Continuing education program
401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
Flexible schedules
Mentor programs

Living in Machias

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k
Median resident rent
$656/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

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