At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Bridgton Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to step into a thriving outpatient clinic with a specialty in UE/hands. 

The ideal candidate would either hold their Certification in Hand Therapy, have experience in this specialty or be willing to complete an interactive mentorship under a CHT. 

This is a full-time, 30 hours per week position with room to grow to 40!

This position works with patients of all ages with both orthopedic and neurologic upper extremity concerns and would collaborate closely with our Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics team as well as other therapists in Bridgton Hospital and organization wide. 

This position comes with a continuing education budget and on-site access to a CHT.  Physical Therapists with a CHT or Hand specialty are also encouraged to apply.!

What You’ll Do

• OTR will Evaluate patients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential, according to acceptable principles and practices of occupational therapy. The OTA will follow the established Plan of care and collaborate with the evaluating therapist for patient care.

• Direct therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.

• Provide care to patients in the setting of acute care setting with growth opportunities into the outpatient setting as well

• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Collaborate as a member of the healthcare team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.

• Maintain consistent with training and competency review, including regulatory requirements such as CMS and state and federal regulations and standard

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Flexible, organized and able 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.

​Requirements and Qualifications for the Position

• Current State Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure.

• Current BCLS certification.

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 occupational therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.

• Rumford 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, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

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