Careers at OA

We welcome you to explore employment opportunities with OA. Excellent employees are the cornerstone of our mission to deliver high quality orthopedic care to our patients. OA offers a comprehensive salary and employee benefits program to employees.

Application Form

Last updated on 01/26/2012.

The following positions are currently available.

 

Receptionist - PT and Performance Center

OA Centers for Orthopaedics is seeking qualified individuals for the position of receptionist in OA's 22,000 square foot Physical Therapy Center and Performance Center dedicated to the training of athletes in Saco. If you have a passion for athletic performance, helping people recover from injuries, and empowering America’s youth through sports and exercise than we want to speak with you!

We are seeking two energetic individuals to answer phones, schedule athletes and patients, verify patient insurance plans, manage records, and enter payments and invoices. Each of these part time positions are scheduled for three days per week: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm; Thursday & Friday 9am - 8pm and Saturday 7am - 1pm.

Successful candidates will possess the following skills:

• Experience and high comfort level working and communicating with patients as well as athletes age 7 and above
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively give overviews of programs
• Outgoing and energetic while maintaining professionalism
• Function exceptionally well in a team environment
• Strong computer skills
• Retail business experience a plus

 

Massage Therapist
(Independent Contractor position)

The OA Performance Center located in Saco, Maine is a fully integrated physician, physical therapy, and sports performance facility. We are expanding our Massage Therapy business and are looking for experienced individuals to join our team in an Independent Contractor capacity.

We are presently seeking a licensed Massage Therapist to work with clients from a variety of sources, including athletes (high school, college, and professional) and physical therapy referrals. The professional we seek will have a minimum of 2 years experience with the ability to build a strong client base.

 

Physician Assistant

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Physician Assistant to provide patient management in both the office and surgical setting. Surgery performed in 2 hospitals plus on-site surgery center.

Job requirements include: patient assessment, H&P's, ordering of diagnostic services, assisting in surgery, performing injections and aspirations, writing orders in medical chart, preparing discharge, swing and transfer summaries, inpatient rounding and writing progress notes, on-call duties for supervising physician and prescribing and dispensing of drugs to the extent permitted by State and Federal Law.

Current Maine state licensure, board certification, prior medical/surgical experience, strong organizational skills and a continuing desire to learn in a dynamic work environment are required.

 

Registered Nurse - OR (Full Time)

Are you a Registered Nurse, seeking a day shift position with no weekends, holidays or call? If so, we have an opportunity available for an enthusiastic professional devoted to the highest quality of patient care to join our Surgical Center.

At least 5 years orthopedic scrub and circulating experience, the desire to cross train and flexibility in work hours is required.

Current ACLS training is preferred.

 

Physical Therapist (Full Time)

We have an opportunity available for a talented and motivated professional to provide sports medicine services in an open concept physical therapy clinic.

The high energy team player week seek will have advanced treatment and communication skills as well as 2+ years experience in outpatient orthopedic sports medicine for this highly athletic/active patient population. Current Maine state license in Physical Therapy is required. Additional ATC or CSCS qualification is a plus.

 

Employment Application Form
You may apply for an employment opportunity at OA by submitting an application form online, or downloading the printable version and mailing or faxing it our office. In each case, please reference the position you are interested in.

Email: hr@orthoassociates.com
Fax: (207) 828-2193

Mail:
Human Resources
OA Centers for Orthopaedics
33 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102

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Employee Benefits

OA Centers for Orthopaedics is committed to providing high quality benefits to our employees. This overview is intended as a brief summary of the benefits offered to employees at OA and should not be construed as a guarantee of employment or benefits. Benefits may change from time to time at the discretion of the company.

Insurance Benefits: Full-time (32 – 40 hours/week) and Part-time (27-31 hours/week) employees are eligible for the following benefit programs first of the month following 30 days of employment (*Employee contribution required, depending on option chosen):

Health Insurance*	Aetna - Choice of three plans: HMO, PPO, or CDHP (High Deductible plan with Health Savings Account)
Dental Insurance*	Guardianl - 100% Preventive, 80% Basic Restorative, 50% Major Restorative/Orthodontics
Flexible Spending Accounts*	Combined Services – Pre-tax Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance	UNUM - 1 X Annual Salary up to $50,000
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance*	UNUM – Supplemental coverage available for employees, spouses and dependents
Short Term Disability*	UNUM – Income replacement benefit pays 60% of basic weekly pay for up to 11 weeks of disability
Long Term Disability	UNUM – After 90 days of employment; pays 66 2/3 % of monthly income after 90 days of disability

Paid Time Off Benefits: Available after 90 days of employment to employees whose regular work schedule is 20 – 40 hours/week and is pro-rated based on his/her work week schedule:

PTO	Paid time away from work that can be used for vacation, personal time, illness, or to care for dependents: Accrued biweekly based on hours worked up to 40 Annual PTO accrual (based on 40 hours/week) = 17 days; accruals increase based on years of service: 22 days after 3 years, 27 days after 5 years, 32 days after 20 years
Holiday Time	9 days per year with no waiting period – may change depending on calendar year

Other employee benefits:

401(k) Plan	Eligible to enroll Jan 1st or July 1st following 1 year of employment - OA matches 25% of 1st 5% you contribute to the 401(k) Plan; Annually employees receive a discretionary Profit Sharing Plan contribution
Holiday Gifts & Events	Holiday Trees, Turkeys/Ham/Fruit, Holiday party, Employee Appreciation Activities
Voluntary Personal Insurance	Auto, home, recreational vehicle insurance available at a group discount through payroll deduction
Fitness Center	On-site facility available to employees and their immediate family members at no charge