Occupational Therapist - OT/OTR - Full Time
Listed compensation
$36-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
$10,000 SIGN-ON or RELOCATION BONUS!
A full-time Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Rockland, ME. This position offers a $10,000 sign-on or relocation bonus!
Breakwater Commons, our newly built, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility in beautiful Rockland, Maine, offers a warm and supportive environment for our residents. Breakwater Commons specializes in post-acute rehab, long-term care, and memory care services.
Our facility is proud to offer stunning ocean views, private rooms, a close-knit rehab team, and a culture focused on collaborative care and compassionate service. You will play an integral role in the rehabilitation of patients with diverse medical diagnosis.
You will provide individualized therapy services in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, working closely with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals.
Therapists thrive in Preferred Therapy Solutions patient first approach to rehab, with extensive clinical education, mentorship, and genuine passion for providing an excellent patient experience.
Whether you're providing care for those recovering from illness or surgery, supporting long-term residents, or working with those who have memory care needs, you'll make a meaningful impact on improving our residents' quality of life.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Benefits
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapist license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $36/hr - $45/hr
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate occupational therapy services to patients in a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility. Work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to improve patient independence and quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Occupational Therapist license or be license eligible in the state of Maine. Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment are required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$94k | Occupational Therapy median $106k (middle half $95k–$121k)355 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Maine | 54 active | 9,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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