Description
Exciting Career for Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in a new state of the art facility.
Come meet a tenured, compassionate, and close- knit team who provide exceptional patient care, and a caring work environment. Our occupational team supports each other, offers a flexible work environment, and creates an environment where patients of all ages and levels of care are met with a cohesive, interdisciplinary approach to care.
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and more. Interventions are provided via our cutting-edge sensory equipment and focused primarily focused on sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive functioning skills.
As a member of our team, you will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and develop new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
Our facility offers state-of-the-art equipment, a challenging work environment and a unified care team who respects the input of their colleagues with each individual diagnosis and therapeutic regimen. In addition, Acadia Hospital has a robust benefits package and competitive pay, while offering a flexible work schedule and stable work life, including PRN, part-time, and full-time work opportunities.
Our team understands the special attention it takes to provide care to pediatrics and young adults with emotional/behavioral issues. We celebrate “wins” daily and embrace the heartfelt dedication of helping a young patient develop their coping skillsets, regulate their emotions, and provide the tools and care needed for a more stable and supportive home environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Therapist (Only):
- Performs and documents an initial assessment, evaluating data to identify deficits and determine necessary therapy interventions while identifying goals and anticipated progress.
Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants:
- Plans, prepares or carries out individually designed interventions to maintain, improve or restore functional capacity with emotional regulation, sensory processing and executive functioning skills.
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adapts to achieve maximum benefit.
- Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
- Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education
- Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
- Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers
Requirements
Credentials: Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Education: Bachelor's Degree / Associate's Degree
Valid Maine: OTR License / COTA License
Both: BLS Certification
Both: MOAB Training (Provided through Acadia)
