Occupational Therapist

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Recent graduates are welcome! Don't wait until you graduate to apply!

This is a Full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position.

Compensation: Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced based pay rates!

The Opportunity:

The well-rounded Occupational Therapy team at Bridgton Hospital is growing!

This position makes a direct positive impact on the Maine Lakes Region community by providing one-on-one occupational therapy services to patients of all ages.

Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare’s commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Bridgton Region: Bridgton, Maine captures a perfect slice of lakeside beauty. located in Maine’s Lake Region, the town is nestled among many of the state’s most scenic lakes, mountains and forests, offering a variety of year-round outdoor recreation activities, as well as easy access to some of the area’s most significant historical and cultural sites. Ski enthusiasts, in particular, will love this area for its ski slopes at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area –these unique ski slopes, created by the townspeople in the 1930’s, spell the word “LOVE”. Only 40-minutes from North Conway, New Hampshire and an hour from Portland, this delightful town is a great place to enjoy the best of living and working in Maine!

Love Always, Bridgton

Education and Experience:

• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure

• Current BCLS certification.

The Occupational Therapist:

• Evaluates patients and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential. Directs therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to staff (aides, etc.).
• The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

What It’s Like Working at CMH

• CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.
• Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Every physical therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.
• Bridgton Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.
• A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.
• A generous paid time off plan allows team members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer
• Affordable healthcare, dental and vision coverage plans permit team members to prioritize their health while maintaining flexibility.
• CMH’s comprehensive wellness program keeps team members healthy while also enhancing financial wellness with generous HSA contributions.

About Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.