Occupational Therapist - Coves Edge

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; 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 MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization organizes and conducts prescribed skilled OT programs through purposeful, goal-directed activity to support children and adults whose function is impaired by illness, injury, or developmental needs. The focus is to achieve optimum functioning and maintain health.

Our program emphasizes collaboration with BCBAs, SLPs, OT, PT, educators, and nurses to deliver evidence-based, individualized care in an inclusive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days).
• One year of experience in hospital, long-term care, home, school system or outpatient OT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct prescribed skilled OT programs to improve function and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (BCBAs, SLPs, OT, PT, educators, nurses) to support development and well-being.

Education

AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapist program

Job description

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.

The Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders Preschool provides year-round, intensive, evidence-based services for children ages 3 to 5 with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental needs.

Our program is built on a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment model that brings together Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Special Educators, Educational Technicians/Behavioral Health Professionals, and nurses. Through the integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and specialized therapeutic services, our team works together to support each child's communication, social-emotional development, learning, independence, and overall well-being.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care in a supportive and inclusive environment where children can reach their fullest potential.

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

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

• paid parental leave
• a flexible work policy
• student loan assistance
• training and education
• well-being resources

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

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.

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

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.

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.

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