Physical Therapist Assistant in Calais, Maine at Down East Community Hospital

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence. Working in a critical access hospital, the PTA may provide care across a diverse patient population and in multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, swing-bed, and rehabilitation services.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatments and therapeutic interventions according to established plans of care, monitors patient response and progress, and communicates changes or concerns to the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team. The role requires flexibility, sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a rural hospital environment where patient needs and daily responsibilities may vary.

CCH Benefits:

• Competitive health insurance plan including:
  • Bi-weekly premiums begin at $35.00 for single and $110.00 for family coverage
  • 25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
  • Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
  • Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
• Employer paid life insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off plan
• Additional benefits available
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance- short and long-term
  • Life Insurance

CCH and DECH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.