Description
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families? As a Children's Center Occupational Therapist, you would provide early intervention and family support services to children birth through 12 years old, and we are looking for a full-time or part-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). The target compensation for this position is $41.00–$46.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position will be at our Augusta site to provide high-quality services to pre-school and school-aged children as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position offers flexibility with working in the classroom/office and remote. The OT will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of children with feeding, sensory motor, fine motor, adaptive skills, visual motor, and neurological difficulties. Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) (COTA) is also required. This position features a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for full-time or $1,500 for part-time. Part-time positions of 20 hours a week minimum are eligible for the full benefits package, including free health care benefits, as well as the many additional benefits. As a non-profit organization, employment with the Children's Center also qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The Children's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
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Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
License reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Employee Requirements:
Must have a Master’s of Science degree from an accredited occupational therapy program or from the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT). Must have current NBCOT certification and State of Maine occupational therapy license, or be eligible for Maine licensure. Experience working with children aged birth to five years with developmental, neurological, sensory integration, motor and feeding delays strongly preferred. Additional 3-month Level II pediatric affiliation or pediatric early intervention experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
