Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Generous CEU allowance

Monthly incentive plan

Ample time off

Job summary

A healthcare rehabilitation company in Houlton, Maine, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist or COTA to join their team. The ideal candidate will help patients regain independence and enhance their quality of life in a collaborative healthcare environment. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and mentoring COTAs. Candidates should hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be committed to patient-centered care. This position offers competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Maine OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to determine patient needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and provide patient/caregiver training on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs and guide their contributions to patient treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust interventions to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on strategies, home programs, and safety practices to support ongoing progress.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible and dedicated full‑time or part‑time Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our team at Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, Maine. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily function, and enhance their quality of life in a collaborative rural healthcare environment.

InReach Rehab is a family‑oriented company committed to strengthening rural rehabilitation teams. We proudly support 19 hospitals, primarily across the Midwest, providing clinicians with the opportunity to grow within a connected and supportive network. We view our employees as our greatest resource and invest in their success through mentorship, teamwork, and professional development. Our compensation package includes competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, a monthly incentive plan, a generous CEU allowance, and ample time off. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with salary based on experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a progressive, growing team of healthcare professionals. Apply today and become a valued member of our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations to determine patient needs, goals, and functional capabilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence, safety, and performance in daily activities.
• Implement therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and functional mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and provide patient/caregiver training on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs and guide their contributions to patient treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust interventions to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on strategies, home programs, and safety practices to support ongoing progress.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current Maine OT license or eligibility upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or interest in serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

InReach is an E‑Verify employer. Posters available upon request.