Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Maine required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays
• Hours depend on customer and departmental needs, flexibility required
• Able to drive amongst Cary’s work locations and contract sites.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans.
• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, perceptual, and psychosocial functioning.
• Develop measurable goals and modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), upper extremity function, coordination, strength, cognition, and functional mobility.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications to maximize patient independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety techniques, and adaptive strategies.
• Accurately document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and other required medical records in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued therapy services and equipment needs.
• Maintain productivity standards while delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state practice acts, accreditation standards, and professional ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• paid time off