Occupational Therapist Assistant Certified (3938)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$24.39-$34.14/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lewiston Main Office - LEWISTON, ME 04240Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $24.39 - $34.14 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Home HealthCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Join Andwell Health Partners and Make a Difference Every Day At Andwell Health Partners, Maine's largest independent nonprofit home and community healthcare organization, we're 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, Andwell is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

If you're passionate about helping patients achieve greater independence in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary 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.

You'll play a vital role in helping individuals regain function, improve daily living skills, and achieve greater independence following illness, injury, or disability.

What You'll Do

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.

Qualifications Required

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). Work Environment This position primarily serves patients in their homes throughout the community.

The role requires regular travel between patient locations and occasional office work. Physical requirements include: Lifting up to 50 pounds Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting Climbing stairs Safe patient transfers Fine motor skills

Schedule

Flexible opportunities are available based on organizational and patient needs, including: Full-Time Part-Time Hourly Why Join Andwell?

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 If you're a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is committed to helping patients live safely and independently at home, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Andwell Health Partners team.

Andwell Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide skilled therapy services in patients' homes to help them regain function and improve daily living skills. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress and educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and adaptive techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree from an accredited program and a current COTA license in the State of Maine. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and CPR certification are also required.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationTransfer techniques

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Andwell Health Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Lewiston, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Supportive interdisciplinary team
Mission-driven nonprofit
Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work