Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, ME. This full-time, day-shift clinical role focuses on delivering skilled OT services to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include organizing prescribed therapy programs and guiding patients toward improved function and health, with license and BLS requirements. AOTA-accredited education is required, and a valid driver''s license is needed for potential home visits.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state Occupational Therapist license; BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days; Driver's license with vehicle if home care.
• Experience: One year of hospital/home/outpatient OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct prescribed skilled OT programs.
• Apply purposeful, goal-directed activity to improve function.
• Support treatment goals to achieve optimum functioning and health.

Education

AOTA‑accredited OT program

OT state license

BLS certification

Driver's license with vehicle

Job description

Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Location: Rockport, ME
Facility: Pen Bay Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 83886
Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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.

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

Additional Information
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.

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.

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.

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.