Physical Therapist

Company: Maine Medical Center
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 606-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.





Position Summary



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Therapists are professionals who provide services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in mental or physical functioning and health status due to injury, disease or other causes. The therapist integrates evaluation, diagnosis, rehab prognosis and interventions to attain optimal functional outcomes and address orders per divisional standards.




Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)



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Education: Knowledge of therapy techniques at a level acquired through completion of entry level academic program approved by a national organization.


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License/Certifications: Requires current license in the state of Maine.


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Experience: N/A


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Requires creative thinking, effective planning, ability to recognize change, report, and record pertinent information.


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Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changes in schedule and patient needs.


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Requires familiarity with division policies, procedures, equipment, materials and work routines at a level generally acquired during one to three months on-the-job orientation.


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Requires interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients and an interdisciplinary health care team.


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Introductory orientation period of one year at MMC for all new hires.





MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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