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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$92,997 / year median in Maine
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist Location:
South Portland, ME Facility:
Medical Group Practices Schedule:
Full Time Job Category:
Professional
•Clinical Req #: 80652
Date Posted:
Sep 15, 2026
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•Clinical Req #: 80652
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) role organizes and conducts prescribed skilled OT services through the application of purposeful, goal
•directed activity in the evaluation and treatment of patients whose function is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process to achieve the optimum functioning, to prevent disability, and to maintain health. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust interventions as needed. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for collaborating with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals to support communication of functional outcomes. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education:
Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
License/Certifications:
Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Occupational Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
Experience:
N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact brandy.buchstaber@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:
Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Leave