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Northern Light Acadia Hospital

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Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy40 Hours Variable

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Shift: Variable
Hours per Shift: 40 hours/week

Maine Occupational Therapy License
Shift times can vary based on staff and patient needs.
The facility provides inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric patients.
The occupational therapy team conducts evaluations, individual treatment, and therapeutic groups for pediatric patients.
Work primarily involves the inpatient tween unit, which accommodates approximately 12 patients daily.
Patient types include ages 5-18 with common diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and ODD.
The occupational therapist will be responsible for serving one unit with a treatment team that meets three days per week.
The therapist should understand sensory integration skills and interventions.
Adaptability to meet patient and unit needs is crucial.
Support from recreational therapists and other occupational therapists is available, fostering problem-solving and collaborative treatment approaches.
The facility utilizes EMR technology for patient documentation.
Equipment used in treatment includes specialized therapeutic tools.
Expected shift starting times can begin as early as 6:30 AM, depending on patient readiness.
A half-hour lunch break is standard during shifts.
Weekend and holiday shifts may be required, with equitable scheduling among staff.
Business casual attire is expected, with specific dress code requirements in place.

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