Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Ellsworth, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of outpatient OT experience for a 13-week assignment at an outpatient therapy clinic in Ellsworth, ME serving a rural community.

Details

• Outpatient occupational therapy clinic setting located near a local hospital
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; manager is open to schedule preferences including 4x10-hour shifts
• 40 hours per week; flexible scheduling scenarios may be considered
• Average caseload of 8-10 patients per day
• Patient population includes mostly adults and geriatrics, as well as school-aged children (non-pediatric developmental diagnoses)
• Common diagnoses include ADL and self-care deficits, upper extremity conditions (shoulder, arm, hand), post-orthopedic, work injuries, and neurological issues; general OT needs reflecting a rural community
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Facility is closed on major holidays; coverage for approximately 50% of minor holidays may be expected
• Optional float to inpatient OT at the nearby hospital if clinic volume is low — not a requirement
• EMR: Cerner PowerChart

Requirements

• Active Maine OT license or compact license required for consideration
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient OT experience required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with ADL training, self-care, splinting, patient education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy
• Experience working with adult, geriatric, and school-aged (non-developmental) patient populations
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401) to be eligible; travelers living 100+ miles north are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity are not eligible
• Orientation includes a new employee orientation (NEO) followed by approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks of unit orientation, with a gradual increase in patient load alongside a staff partner
• Supportive team includes 4 PTs, 2 PTAs, 1 additional OT, 1 SLP, 2 PSRs, at least one assistant supervisor on-site, and a manager available by phone
• All RTO requests must be submitted through the manager
• Dress code: solid color scrubs or business casual attire
• Free parking available on-site