Occupational Therapist

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Maine; On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth in Belfast, ME is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on organizing and delivering prescribed OT programs to improve function in patients with illness, injury or aging-related changes.

Eligibility includes graduation from an AOTA-accredited OT program, current OT license and BLS within 30 days. Home care requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist; BLS certification required or within 30 days.
• Minimum 1 year hospital/long-term care/home care/outpatient OT experience preferred.
• Driver's license with vehicle for work if home care.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct prescribed skilled OT programs.
• Apply purposeful, goal-directed activities to treat functional impairment.
• Support patients across physical illness, injury, disability, or aging-related needs.

Skills

OT education

State license

BLS within 30 days

Driver's license

Hospital/home care experience

Education

AOTA accredited OT program

Job description

Location: Belfast, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 92235
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Summary:
The Occupational Therapist role organizes and conducts prescribed skilled occupational therapy programs through the application of purposeful, goal-directed activity in the treatment of persons whose function is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or developmental disability or the aging process to achieve the optimum functioning, to prevent disability, and to maintain health.

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 obtain within 30 days of start date. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
• Experience: One year of experience working in a hospital, long-term care, home, school system or outpatient Occupational Therapy department preferred.
• 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 $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.