Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Portland, ME

Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in alignment with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Maine | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in alignment with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Maintain clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring functional treatment programs support effective return to community activities
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill continuing education requirements
• Contribute to organizational performance improvement initiatives and apply professional development learnings to support strategic objectives

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Maine
• Compliance with all state-mandated continuing education requirements
• Ability to practice in accordance with discipline-specific professional codes of conduct and ethical standards
• Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling, documentation standards, and evidence-based clinical reasoning

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapy students
• Familiarity with functional quality indicators and insurance authorization processes

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a patient-centered outpatient environment with a strong emphasis on clinical quality and professional growth
• Supportive culture that encourages ongoing professional development, continuing education, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives