Occupational Therapy Assistant

MaineHealth; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth in Maine seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient treatment plans under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, focusing on mobility, motor, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, social and functional skills.

Position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development; home care setting may apply; licensure and BLS required; valid driver's license and access to a vehicle may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current applicable state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or compliant with state act.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Assesses patient response and modifies treatment within guidelines.
• Focus areas include mobility, motor, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, social, developmental, and functional skills.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Clinical experience (1 year preferred)

Education

Graduate of AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant role administers patient treatment plans, assesses patient response, and modifies treatment as appropriate within established guidelines. Emphasis is on but not limited to mobility, motor, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, social, developmental, and functional skills.

Description

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 89236

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant role administers patient treatment plans, assesses patient response, and modifies treatment as appropriate within established guidelines. Emphasis is on but not limited to mobility, motor, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, social, developmental, and functional skills.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 clinical experience 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 $25.24to $34.16 per hour.
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.

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