Occupational Therapist – MaineHealth

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Company: MaineHealth

Job description: SummaryPosition SummaryTherapists are professionals who provide services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status due to injury, disease or other causes. The therapist integrates evaluation, diagnosis, rehab prognosis and interventions to attain optimal functional outcomes and address orders per divisional standards. Acute care experience required; Trauma One preferred.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education: Knowledge of therapy techniques at a level acquired through completion of entry level academic program approved by a national organization.License/Certifications: Requires current license in the state of Maine.Experience: N/ARequires creative thinking, effective planning, ability to recognize change, report, and record pertinent information.Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changes in schedule and patient needs.Requires familiarity with division policies, procedures, equipment, materials and work routines at a level generally acquired during one month on the job orientation.Requires interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients and an interdisciplinary health care team.Introductory orientation period of one year at MMC for all new hires.Additional InformationMaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system atAt MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine’s largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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Location: Portland, ME

Job date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:17:57 GMT

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