Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care

Prime Healthcare • Rumford, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team at Rumford Community Home, longterm care faculity . This is a per diem, flexible schedule position. This position makes a direct positive impact on the Western Foothills community by providing one-on-one occupational therapy services to patients in the longterm care facility setting. Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare’s commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities and competitive compensation. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure
• Current BCLS certification.
• Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment ii. I am actively listening and seeking information iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential.
• Directs therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to adult and geriatric patients.
• The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to staff (aides, etc.).
• The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities.
• Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Benefits

• CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.
• Every Occupational Therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.
• Rumford Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.
• A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.
• Tteam members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees