Occupational Therapist

MaineHealth; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education support

Collaborative team environment

High-volume caseload

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks a motivated Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience for our busy outpatient rehabilitation practice. You will manage a diverse caseload including postoperative care, orthopedic injuries, tendon repairs, and neurologic hand impairments within upper extremity rehab.

A strong candidate will have hand therapy experience; a Certified Hand Therapist designation is preferred, but driven OT candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AOTA accredited OT program is required.
• Current state OT license (temporary or permanent) is required or per state act.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide hand therapy for upper extremity conditions including postoperative care and orthopedic injuries.
• Develop and implement individualized hand therapy plans and splinting when appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary outpatient rehab team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehab

Outpatient experience

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and patient-centered Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience to join our busy outpatient rehabilitation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload of upper extremity conditions, including postoperative care, orthopedic injuries, repetitive strain disorders, tendon repairs, fractures, and neurological conditions affecting hand and upper extremity function. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation is strongly preferred; however, experienced occupational therapists with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.

Description

Franklin Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 94570

Preferred

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or hand therapy setting.
• Experience with custom splint fabrication and postoperative rehabilitation protocols.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuing education support and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work with a high-volume referral base and diverse orthopedic caseload.
• Ability to develop advanced clinical skills in upper extremity rehabilitation.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Occupational Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage. The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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