Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

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

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

The Opportunity

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

The Inpatient Occupational Therapist makes a direct positive impact on the Lakes Region community by providing one-on-one therapy services to patients of all ages.

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

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!

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 You’ll Do

• Evaluate inpatients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore these patients to their maximum functional potential, according to acceptable principles and practices of occupational therapy.

• 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 acute care setting.

• 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.

• Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to Inpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.  

• Maintains training and competency as applicable in regulatory requirements such as CMS (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.

• Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to assistants, aides, etc.

• The inpatient therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Flexibility, organization.

• 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

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current, State of Maine Occupational Therapy Licensure,

• Current BCLS certification.

Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

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.

• Occupational therapy patient visits are 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.

• Bridgton Hospital team members have access to an employee gym to p