Occupational Therapist

Wiscasset, MEOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Occupational Therapist
geriatric population
independent living
assisted living
dementia
memory care
ADLs
functional abilities
cognitive performance
safety awareness

Nice to have

geriatrics
adaptive equipment
ADL training
new graduates
experienced clinicians
MedBridge

Role summary

Engage is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist for a new senior living community in Wiscasset, Maine. The role involves providing individualized, evidence-based care to older adults across various settings (independent living, assisted living, dementia, memory care) to enhance independence, safety, and participation in daily activities. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing interventions, assessing risks, educating residents and caregivers, documenting progress via EMR systems, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The position offers flexible schedules, one-on-one patient care, AI-assisted documentation tools, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a competitive compensation package including CEU reimbursement, 401(k), PTO, and health insurance.

At Engage Senior Therapy, we provide on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to senior living communities across New England. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, relationship-centered care that helps patients maintain mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. Engage fosters strong clinical collaboration and a supportive environment where team members continue to grow while making a meaningful impact every day.

We are excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to our team at our new partner senior living community in Wiscasset, Maine.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist at Engage, you’ll provide individualized, evidence-based care that helps older adults maximize independence, safety, and participation in meaningful daily activities. You’ll work with a diverse geriatric population across independent living, assisted living, dementia, and memory care settings while building meaningful relationships with patients and collaborating closely with the broader Engage team.

Your day-to-day:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess functional abilities, activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive performance, safety awareness, and mobility needs.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence, functional mobility, self-care, and overall quality of life.

Provide hands-on interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, cognitive rehabilitation, balance and coordination training, and adaptive equipment recommendations.

Assess environmental and safety risks while implementing fall prevention strategies and functional modifications that support safe daily living.

Provide care across one or more assisted living communities while maintaining strong communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Educate residents and caregivers on adaptive strategies, home programs, energy conservation techniques, and equipment recommendations that support independence and safety.

Maintain timely, accurate documentation and monitor patient progress using EMR systems in compliance with state and facility standards.

Collaborate with physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, and support teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Participate in ongoing professional development through mentorship, continuing education, workshops, and clinical training opportunities.

Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, community staff, and colleagues to support exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Join Engage?

As a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, Engage combines the close-knit feel of a local team with the support and resources of a growing network. For you, this means:

Flexible schedules designed to support work-life balance

One-on-one patient care that supports focused, relationship-centered treatment

AI-assisted documentation tools through Prediction Health Sidekick for faster, more efficient documentation

Structured mentorship and onboarding support for both new graduates and experienced clinicians

Network-wide clinical education and collaboration opportunities

Clear pathways for professional growth and long-term career development

Opportunities to work with a diverse geriatric population in meaningful, relationship-centered settings

Plus, a compensation package that includes:

$1,000 annually in CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

4 weeks of paid time off + 6 paid holidays

Bonus incentive opportunities

MedBridge subscription with unlimited online CEUs

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

What You Bring

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program

Active state OT license in good standing (or eligibility for licensure)

Passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care to a geriatric population

Experience or interest in geriatrics, adaptive equipment, and ADL training

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Ability to work independently while staying connected with a supportive clinical team

Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Engage invests in a culture of inclusion and positivity and encourage all to apply to our open roles. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Engage is a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners.

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