Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- 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.
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- administers patient treatment plans
- assesses patient response
- modifies treatment as appropriate within established guidelines
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- a flexible work policy
- student loan assistance
- training and education
- well-being resources for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
