--- title: Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem at Maine Veterans description: Maine Veterans is hiring for the Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem role in Augusta, ME. Per-diem role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-therapy-assistant-per-diem-at-maine-veterans-01a11d16-b734-7d0f-94fd-cc48e5409805 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Maine Veterans as Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem in Augusta, ME. Pays $23.74–$30.53 per hour. Per-diem role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jh2yqu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Maine Veterans | | **Location** | Augusta, ME | | **Salary** | $23.74/hr - $30.53/hr | | **Type** | Per Diem | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Maine Veterans. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Maine Veterans. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $65,000 – $81,000 a year (median $72,000). ## Description Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans while working alongside a collaborative team of rehabilitation and healthcare professionals. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy treatments to residents participating in prescribed physical therapy programs under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will help residents work toward their individualized goals while providing safe, compassionate, and respectful care. ### What You’ll Do - Provide physical therapy treatments in accordance with each resident’s plan of care and the direction of the Physical Therapist. - Review resident care plans and medical records to ensure appropriate and safe treatment. - Document treatments and resident progress, including daily notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries. - Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings. - Monitor and communicate changes in residents’ condition and other concerns to the appropriate team members. - Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Therapists, Rehabilitation Aides, nursing staff, and other departments. - Maintain therapy equipment in a safe, clean, and functional condition. - Provide education and training to facility staff as directed. - Uphold resident rights and maintain confidentiality. - Follow all applicable rehabilitation policies, state and federal regulations, and VA requirements. - Provide coverage on weekends and holidays as needed. ### What We’re Looking For **Required:** - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. - Current State of Maine licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant. - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Basic computer skills **Preferred:** - Experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment. ### Why Join Maine Veterans’ Homes? At Maine Veterans’ Homes, Caring for Those Who Served is more than our mission—it is what we do every day. Our rehabilitation professionals have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Veterans and help them maintain or improve their independence, function, and quality of life. If you are a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a flexible per diem opportunity where your work has a direct impact on the lives of Veterans, we would love to hear from you. **Apply today and join the Maine Veterans’ Homes team!** ## Skills - Regulatory Compliance - Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification - Physiotherapy - Multidisciplinary Team - Medical Records - Confidentiality - Discharge Planning - Basic Computer Skills - Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) License - Resident Care - Progress Notes - Ability to Work Independently - Care Planning - Writing - Discharge Summaries ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Therapy Assistant & Aide jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Physical Therapist Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides/physical-therapist-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Augusta, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/augusta?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 723 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Augusta, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/augusta?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 723 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)