Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR)

The Openshaw Spot — Milbridge, Maine

A spot to belong. A place to grow.

The Openshaw Spot is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our pediatric team in Milbridge, Maine. If you enjoy helping children develop independence, partnering with families, and bringing creativity to treatment, we would love to meet you.

We are a therapist-owned practice providing occupational and speech therapy to children and young adults. Our goal is to make meaningful progress in everyday life while creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, connected, and encouraged to grow.

Position Details

• Location: Milbridge, Maine
• Employment type: Flexible hours—work as little or as much as you want.
• Compensation: $35–$45 per hour (for OTR), depending on experience and qualifications.
• COTAs encouraged to apply with pay starting at $30 an hour.

Support and Professional Growth

We believe quality care starts with a supported team. Our staff support includes:

• Weekly 1:1 meetings with leadership to discuss clinical questions, workload, professional goals, feedback, and support needs.
• Weekly team meetings for case discussion, collaboration, and shared problem-solving.
• Scheduled documentation and preparation time within the workday.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training to build confidence and clarify expectations.
• Collaboration with OT and speech professionals to support coordinated care.
• Opportunities to develop interests in sensory processing, emotional regulation, feeding, fine motor skills, self-care, and caregiver coaching.

Our SPOTS Core Values

Our values guide how we treat children, families, and one another:

• S — Support: Help children, families, and teammates feel safe, heard, and included.
• P — Positivity: Notice strengths and progress while being honest about challenges.
• O — Ownership: Arrive on time and prepared, follow through, and take responsibility for your work.
• T — Teamwork: Share information, respect each role, and work together for the child.
• S — Spark: Make room for play, creativity, and fun in the care we provide and the place we work.

We welcome clinicians who bring these values into everyday interactions and want to contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements:

• 120 hours of paid time off annually
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health insurance with a 25% employer contribution toward the premium
• Vision insurance
• CEU reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Complete pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide engaging, purposeful interventions that support functional skills and everyday participation.
• Help children build skills for play, school participation, feeding, dressing, handwriting, and daily routines.
• Address sensory processing and emotional regulation needs as they affect everyday participation.
• Partner with caregivers to develop practical strategies for home and community routines.
• Monitor progress, complete reassessments, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide COTA supervision as assigned.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and other members of the child’s care team.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• OTR certification and active Maine occupational therapy licensure before providing clinical services.
• Interest in pediatric and family-centered care.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and follow-through.
• Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and continue learning.

Pediatric experience is valued. New graduates are welcome to inquire about available mentorship and support.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume. Please include your preferred schedule and a little about your clinical interests.

To apply outside of Indeed, send your resume to office@theotspot. net.

We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $38. 85 - $46. 79 per hour

Expected hours: 6. 0 – 40. 0 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person