Inpatient Acute Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover, and maintain physical mobility/function within an assigned area.

Job Description

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective, objective, and assessment findings and plans patient progress.

Educates and counsels the patient and family/caregiver. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Some employees in this job may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.

The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Exempt

Yes

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist provides inpatient acute care by performing patient assessments, implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress. They also educate patients and families, manage discharge planning, and supervise physical therapy assistants.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed physical therapist capable of performing clinical assessments and treatments in an acute care setting. They are expected to adhere to state regulations and practice standards while managing patient care and equipment needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingPatient educationAdaptive equipment selectionSupervisionDocumentationClinical practice standards

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

16
<$115k
8
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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

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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Wellness Programs
Industry-Leading Parental Leave
Generous Earned Time Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Payactiv (Earned Wage Access)
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) with up to 2% Match