Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$53/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | Somerville, ME | Part-Time, 2 Days | $40–$53/hr
Boothby Therapy Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Somerville, ME. This is a part-time position (2 days/week) for the 2026-2027 school year supporting students in a preschool setting.
- Job Details – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Somerville, ME
- Position Type: School Year
- Hours: Part-Time, 2 days per week
- Pay: $40–$53 per hour (based on experience)
- Setting: Preschool
- Key Responsibilities – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Provide school-based occupational therapy services to students
- Conduct OT evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals
- Deliver direct therapy (individual and small group sessions)
Support Students With
- Fine motor skills and handwriting
- Sensory processing and sensory integration
- Executive functioning and organization
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, PTs, and SLPs
- Recommend accommodations, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology
- Participate in IEP meetings and team discussions
- Maintain documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
- Qualifications – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Active Maine Occupational Therapist license (required)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or OTD)
- Experience or interest in pediatrics, school-based therapy, or special education
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Why Join Boothby Therapy Services?
- Competitive Occupational Therapist (OT) pay rates
- Supportive team with a dedicated Service Delivery Manager
- Opportunity for future school-year placements
- Apply Now – Occupational Therapist (OT) | Somerville, ME
- We are actively hiring for this School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) position in Somerville, ME.
Apply today to join Boothby Therapy Services and help students develop essential skills for success in school and daily life.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide school-based therapy services, including conducting evaluations and developing IEP goals for preschool students. They will also collaborate with educational staff and maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Maine Occupational Therapist license and possess a degree in Occupational Therapy. Experience or interest in pediatrics and school-based settings is required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Somerville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.