Exciting Careers for Occupational Therapists and COTAs-new state of the art facility! - 86672 true Northern Light Health Home Office |

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Bangor | Human Resources | Full Time Apply Save 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:

Bachelors Degree/Associates Degree

• Valid Maine

OTR/COTA

License

• BLS
• MOAB Training (Provided through Acadia) Want to learn more?

Simply apply today and we will reach out to set up some time for an informal low pressure informational session to help you better understand the options we may provide for a potentially fulfilling career with our team! Apply Save Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.