Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant with 2+ years of experience in LTC/skilled/geriatric care for a 13-week travel contract in Damariscotta, ME, floating between two facilities.

Details

• Long-term care and skilled nursing setting serving elderly residents and short-stay skilled rehab patients
• Position floats between two facilities in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor within a 25-mile radius
• Cove's Edge has 46 beds; St. Andrews Village has 42 beds
• Patient population includes elderly long-term care residents and skilled rehab short-stay residents with conditions such as CHF, COPD, arthritis, falls/fractures, neurological conditions, and general weakness
• Therapy patient ratio of 1:8
• EMR systems include Optima and PointClickCare
• Day shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend coverage on an as-needed basis
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active PTA license (license required if applicable)
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in skilled nursing, LTC, or geriatric care settings
• Experience with Optima and/or PointClickCare EMR preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide therapy services to both long-term care residents and short-stay skilled rehab patients across two facilities
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (including residents of Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and are subject to a different pay rate
• Local candidates are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; khakis and a collared shirt are also permitted
• Jeans, shorts, hoodies, sweatpants, and clothing with logos or pictures are not permitted
• Travel pairs or groups are not permitted for this position
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during the consideration process