Job Description

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current State of Maine License to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• 1-3 years of experience working with children in pediatrics, preferably in an outpatient clinical or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and pediatric conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal. Skills to work effectively and efficiently with the team, children, and their families.
• Proficiency using technology, multi-tasking with documentation and using electronic medical records
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Must past a fingerprinting background check.
• Open to candidates interested in relocation

Key Responsibilities:

• The right candidate needs to be flexible, self-motivated, organized a team player, and enjoy working with children.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment plans of children's motor, sensory, social/emotional, and cognitive abilities and developmental milestones.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions to address fine motor skills, sensory integration, self-care tasks, and adaptive behaviors.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers and other healthcare professionals to create a supportive and effective care plan
• Be able to provide an efficient point-of-service documentation for daily notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards in a timely manor.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and evaluate patient progress
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in pediatric occupational therapy
• Have good computer skills and knowledge for daily efficiency using technology.
• Treat children with respect and patience needed working in this population.
• Fit with our culture which is family first and family based.
• Be able to supervise a COTA (certified occupational therapy assistant)

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