Perm Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Permanent Position

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Location: Scarborough, Maine
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $27.25–$30.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekend Rotation: Required
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Facility Size: 60 beds

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team in Scarborough, Maine. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with a weekend rotation and the chance to provide meaningful care in a close-knit skilled nursing environment.

This 60-bed skilled nursing facility provides post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and help individuals regain independence, maintain their functional abilities, and achieve their therapy goals.

New graduates are welcome to apply and will receive relevant compensation.

• Competitive compensation of $27.25–$30.00/hour

• Full-time, permanent opportunity

• 40 hours per week

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

• Weekend rotation

• Work in a 60-bed skilled nursing facility

• Diverse experience with short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite patients

• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families

• Excellent opportunity for both experienced OTAs and new graduates

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs and goals

• Assist patients in improving independence with activities of daily living and functional tasks

• Provide therapeutic activities focused on strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional performance

• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team

• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately and in a timely manner

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safety

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

• Participate in patient-centered care planning and treatment goal development

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful treatment environment

• Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license or eligibility for licensure in Maine

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• New graduates are welcome to apply

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach

• Ability to work effectively with short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite patients

• Willingness to participate in a weekend rotation

• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team

• Commitment to providing high-quality, individualized patient care

This 60-bed skilled nursing facility offers a welcoming environment focused on providing quality care across multiple levels of need. From post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term and respite care, the team works together to support patients throughout their recovery and ongoing care journey.

If you're an experienced OTA looking for a stable full-time opportunity or a new graduate ready to begin your career in a supportive skilled nursing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.

Apply today to learn more about this permanent OTA opportunity in Scarborough, Maine.