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PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PHYSICAL THERAPY
The physical therapist provides physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships; competency in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment; task delegation and supervision of physical therapist assistants and technicians; maintains open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The physical therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.
Qualifications: Successfully completed at Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited therapy program. Must have current state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. Must have the ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via e-mail. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. Must have the ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via e-mail. Must have the ability to work independently without supervision. Use of general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
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Our health care professionals have credentials from some of the world's leading medical schools and teaching centers. They could have worked anywhere. But they were drawn by SMMC's innovative practices, a creative, employee-driven environment, our demonstrated commitment to growth and excellence, and the beauty of Southern Maine. Here you can have the professional and personal lifestyle you want in the midst of sandy beaches and the beautiful rocky coast of Maine, just minutes from the mountains, and the excitement and vitality of Portland (30 minutes) and Boston (90 minutes).
 
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