About the Role
Join Andwell Health Partners, Maine's largest independent nonprofit home and community healthcare organization, dedicated to helping people live healthier, more independent lives. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes, helping individuals regain function, improve daily living skills, and achieve greater independence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy treatments according to the established plan of care.
- Assist patients in improving activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, transfers, positioning, and use of assistive equipment.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Accurately document visits and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life while following all regulatory and clinical standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the State of Maine.
- Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience preferred.
- Current Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Proof of automobile insurance.
- CPR certification (or ability to maintain certification).
Skills
- Occupational therapy treatments
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Home exercise programs
- Adaptive techniques
- Transfers
- Positioning
- Use of assistive equipment
- Patient progress monitoring
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient safety
- Patient independence
- Quality of life
- Regulatory and clinical standards
Location
- Lewiston Main Office - LEWISTON, ME 04240
- Community
Work Type
- Part Time
- Home Health
- Community Healthcare
Experience Level
- Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience preferred
Education Level
- Associate Degree program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Salary/Compensations
- $24.39 - $34.14 Hourly
Benefits
- Work one-on-one with patients in their home environment
- Be part of a supportive interdisciplinary care team
- Mission-driven nonprofit organization
- Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work
- Meaningful work that improves lives every day
- Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on belonging and professional growth
About the Company
- Andwell Health Partners is Maine's largest independent nonprofit home and community healthcare organization.
- We are dedicated to helping people live healthier, more independent lives.
- Our team provides exceptional home health, hospice, behavioral health, medical, and care management services across Maine.
- Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work.
- Committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Equal Opportunity
- Andwell Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
