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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Full-Time | 32 Hours Per Week | Benefits Eligible
The Cedars | Portland, Maine
Pay: $30.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience.
A Full-Time Career. A 32-Hour Workweek. Meaningful Benefits.
At The Cedars, we recognize that a rewarding career should also support a healthy work-life balance.
Our full-time PTA position offers:
- 32 hours per week with full-time employment status and benefits eligibility.
- Competitive pay of $30.00–$37.00 per hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative, experienced rehabilitation team.
Join a Rehabilitation Team That Makes a Difference!
At The Cedars, our mission is simple: Always innovating to promote healthy aging in Maine.
For more than 95 years, we have been dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through exceptional care, innovation, and respect for every individual.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our experienced rehabilitation team.
Our rehabilitation program provides high-quality, evidence-based care to older adults with orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex conditions. Working with a consistent geriatric population allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them improve mobility, strength, balance, independence, and quality of life.
We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our WE CARE values—Welcoming, Enjoyment, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—guide how we care for our patients, support our colleagues, and approach our work every day.
We value professionals who take pride in their clinical skills, demonstrate accountability, collaborate with their teammates, and continuously strive for excellence.
If you are passionate about rehabilitation, committed to meaningful patient outcomes, and want to be part of a team that values clinical expertise, collaboration, and professional growth, we invite you to join The Cedars.
Be part of a team with a purpose. Be part of The Cedars.
What You'll Do
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, gait, transfers, and functional independence.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress and changes with the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, nursing, physicians, patients, and families.
- Educate patients and caregivers as appropriate.
- Promote patient safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and patient-centered rehabilitation environment.
What We're Looking For
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Maine.
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Geriatric, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Dependable, professional, and accountable.
- Commitment to high-quality care and continued professional growth.
Benefits
The Cedars offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development opportunities.
Our WE CARE Values
Our values are more than words. They guide how we work, care, and grow together.
- Welcoming: We cherish the contributions of every community member.
- Enjoyment: We believe in the importance of joy and fulfillment in daily life.
- Collaboration: We harness the power of teamwork.
- Accountability: We build transparency and trust through responsible actions.
- Respect: We honor the dignity and individuality of every person.
- Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement and innovation.
JHA Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #clinical
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $37