Occupational Therapist: Autism & Developmental Preschool

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist role at Cove's Edge within the MaineHealth system focuses on organizing and delivering prescribed OT programs to children with developmental and health needs.

You will work in a collaborative Preschool program (Glickman Lauder Center) with SLPs, OTs, BCBA, PTs, educators, and nurses to support communication, learning, and independence. Candidates must have an OT degree, state licensure, BLS, and a valid Maine driver license for home care assignments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Current state OT license or compliance with state practice act.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct prescribed skilled OT programs.
• Apply goal-directed activity to treat impairments from illness, injury or disability.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support communication, social-emotional development, learning and independence.

Skills

OT Licensure Compliance

BLS Certification

Driver's License

Education

OT degree from AOTA accredited program

Job description

The Occupational Therapist role at Cove's Edge within the MaineHealth system focuses on organizing and delivering prescribed OT programs to children with developmental and health needs.

You will work in a collaborative Preschool program (Glickman Lauder Center) with SLPs, OTs, BCBA, PTs, educators, and nurses to support communication, learning, and independence. Candidates must have an OT degree, state licensure, BLS, and a valid Maine driver license for home care assignments.