Occupational Therapist - 30hrs/week Gray Birch

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-day work week (Fri-Sun)

Student Loan Reimbursement

Mentorship for new grads

Benefits eligibility for part-time/hy?

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team at Gray Birch Long-Term Care. You'll work with an interdisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services to Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care residents in a supportive environment that prioritizes quality outcomes, clinical excellence, and patient dignity.

Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, you'll find a culture that encourages professional growth, clinical autonomy, and

Qualifications

• Active Maine OT license or eligibility for licensure.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' ability to perform daily living activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to promote independence and safety.
• Educate patients and caregivers on plans, adaptive equipment, and discharge recommendations.
• Supervise COTAs and rehab staff per state regs and standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab teams to provide coordinated care.
• Assist with department staffing and support other MaineGeneral rehab locations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Lifelong learning

Positive attitude

Education

Current Maine Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility)

Job description

Job Summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team at Gray Birch Long-Term Care. You'll work alongside an experienced, welcoming interdisciplinary team providing rehabilitation services to Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care residents in a supportive environment that prioritizes quality outcomes, clinical excellence, and patient dignity. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, you'll find a culture that encourages professional growth, clinical autonomy, and compassionate, individualized care.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Evaluate each patient's ability to safely and independently perform daily living activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, adaptive equipment, and discharge recommendations.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and rehabilitation support staff in accordance with state regulations and professional practice standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and caregivers to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Assist with department staffing needs and support other MaineGeneral rehabilitation locations as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Current Maine Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for Maine licensure)
• Passion for providing compassionate, individualized patient care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude

Why You'll Love This Position

• Three-day work week: Friday-Sunday only
• Differential: Earn time-and-a-half for all hours worked Friday - Sunday
• Documentation time is built into your shift
• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $9,600
• New graduate-friendly with mentorship and collaborative support
• Patient-centered scheduling focused on clinical needs—not productivity metrics
• Opportunities to support sister facilities throughout MaineGeneral Health for additional clinical experience
• This facility prioritizes a close-knit relationship with all members of the care team
• Part-time hours, but still eligible for benefits

Compensation Information

$50.63 - $87.95 USD Hourly

The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Job Exempt: Yes

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] . MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify.

Employee Rights E-Verify Participation Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a writtenAffirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department.

Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .

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