Maine Medical Center

Occupational Therapist

Maine Medical Center • $77K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
  • Current state license as an Occupational Therapist required.
  • Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred.
  • Experience in outpatient orthopedic or hand therapy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered care for a diverse caseload of upper extremity conditions.
  • Develop and implement rehabilitation plans for postoperative care and orthopedic injuries.
  • Utilize custom splint fabrication techniques as needed.
  • Conduct assessments and evaluations of hand and upper extremity function.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Continuing education support and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-volume referral base and diverse orthopedic caseload.
  • Paid parental leave and flexible work options.
Full Job Description
Description

Franklin Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 94570

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and patient-centered Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience to join our busy outpatient rehabilitation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload of upper extremity conditions, including postoperative care, orthopedic injuries, repetitive strain disorders, tendon repairs, fractures, and neurological conditions affecting hand and upper extremity function.

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation is strongly preferred; however, experienced occupational therapists with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.

Preferred:
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
  • Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or hand therapy setting.
  • Experience with custom splint fabrication and postoperative rehabilitation protocols.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Continuing education support and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-volume referral base and diverse orthopedic caseload.
  • Ability to develop advanced clinical skills in upper extremity rehabilitation.


Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
  2. 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.
  3. Experience: N/A
  4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  5. 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 $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected] .

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1951

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