Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Waldo Hospital in Maine. The OT will provide prescribed skilled services to patients from birth to adolescence, developing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress to maximize function and minimize disability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to communicate outcomes and adjust interventions as needed, with a focus on pediatric care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Current applicable state license as an Occupational Therapist or compliant with state practice act; must have or obtain license within start date.
• Current BLS certification or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct prescribed skilled OT services using goal-directed activity to restore function.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to communicate functional outcomes.

Skills

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AOTA accredited OT program

Job description

Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role organizes and conducts prescribed skilled OT services through the application of purposeful, goal -directed activity in the evaluation and treatment of patients 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. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust interventions as needed. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for collaborating with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals to support communication of functional outcomes.

Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role organizes and conducts prescribed skilled OT services through the application of purposeful, goal -directed activity in the evaluation and treatment of patients 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. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust interventions as needed. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for collaborating with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals to support communication of functional outcomes.

Description

Waldo Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 86161

Working with children, ages birth - 13!

Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role organizes and conducts prescribed skilled OT services through the application of purposeful, goal -directed activity in the evaluation and treatment of patients 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. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust interventions as needed. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for collaborating with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals to support communication of functional outcomes.

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 be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• 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.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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).

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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