The Openshaw SPOT

02/23/2026

🌨️ Storm Update 🌨️

Due to the incoming storm, all Openshaw Spot locations will be closing today at 11:00 AM to ensure the safety of our staff and families.

All impacted appointments will be placed on our cancellation list and we will reach out as openings become available.

Thank you for your understanding, please stay safe and cozy! ❄️

02/15/2026

SLP Wanted. Yes, You!

📍 Ellsworth, Maine
💰 $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
🗓 4-Day Work Week (Because 5 is Overrated)

The Openshaw Spot is looking for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Ellsworth team.

If you love kids, collaboration, and meaningful pediatric work — keep reading.

💰 Let’s Talk Benefits (Because They Matter)

✔️ $2,000 sign-on bonus
✔️ Competitive salary
✔️ 401(k) with 4% employer match
✔️ Health insurance options
✔️ We pay your ASHA membership
✔️ We pay for your CEUs
✔️ Employer-paid short-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid long-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid life insurance
✔️ Generous PTO
✔️ 4-day work week option
✔️ Flexible schedule

In short: we care about your long-term stability, not just your productivity.

🧠 Who You Are

You:
• Are Maine-licensed (or about to be) SLP
• Love pediatric speech (artic, language, AAC, social communication)
• Believe therapy should be ethical and evidence-based
• Enjoy working on a collaborative team
• Want to grow with a practice that is expanding

🌊 Who We Are

We’re a multi-location pediatric therapy practice serving Downeast Maine families.

We care about:
• Trauma-informed care
• Emotional regulation
• Executive functioning
• Team culture
• Making work feel purposeful and sustainable

No 80-student school caseloads.
No impossible productivity quotas.

Just good therapy. Good humans. And a supportive team.

Send your resume to office@theotspot.net to apply or message us with any questions

02/11/2026

❄️ Snow Day Update ❄️

Our Milbridge office will be closed today due to the weather.

Our Machias and Ellsworth locations will remain open with limited staff.

If you are unable to make it in for your scheduled appointment, please let us know. Teletherapy is always an option. 💻

Stay safe and warm everyone! 💙
— The Openshaw Spot Team

02/05/2026

Machias we will see you tomorrow! 👋

Our Machias office will be open tomorrow, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone back as scheduled.

Thank you so much for your patience and flexibility while we worked through some unexpected plumbing issues. We truly appreciate our families and staff for all the support. 💙

If you missed your appointment we will be rescheduling you as slots become available 🙂

02/04/2026

📢 Machias Office Update

Our Machias office will be closed tomorrow due to unexpected plumbing issues.

A few of our Machias staff members will be available to treat clients at our Milbridge location tomorrow, and teletherapy is also an option.

If you would like to move your appointment to Milbridge or be seen via teletherapy, please let us know. If this impacts your child’s appointment, our team will also be reaching out directly.

Thank you so much for your understanding and flexibility as we work through this. 💙

02/02/2026

🎉 OT GRADUATION CELEBRATION! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone—this awesome kiddo has officially completed their Occupational Therapy journey! 🖐️✨
We are so proud of all the hard work, determination, and progress made along the way. From practicing new skills to tackling challenges with confidence, this kiddo showed up and gave it their all every single session 💪💙

It has been such a joy to watch their growth, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead. Way to go—we’re cheering you on always! 🌟👏

02/01/2026

✨ We’re ready for clients tomorrow, Ellsworth! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome families to our brand new Openshaw Spot location starting tomorrow!

📍 42 Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth, ME

The space is set, the therapy rooms are ready, and we can’t wait to begin serving our Ellsworth community in this new location. Thank you to our amazing team and families for your patience and support as we prepared this space. We are thrilled to open the doors and get started, with more room for activities!

See you soon! 💙🌊

— The Openshaw Spot Team

01/25/2026

🌧️ Tomorrow’s Update 🌧️

Due to weather and travel conditions, we will be closed for in-person sessions tomorrow.

Teletherapy will be offered, and we do have availability for families who would like to switch to a virtual session. (Send us a message 207-546-2880)

If teletherapy doesn’t work for your family, make-up sessions will be scheduled—we’ve got you covered 💙

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize safety for our families and staff!

01/21/2026

🎉 Goal-getter alert! 🎯 This awesome kiddo has officially completed OT and reached her goals! We’re so proud of her hard work and big accomplishments. Congratulations — you did amazing! 🌈✨

01/21/2026

🚨 Ellsworth Plot twist! 🚨

A bunch of little friends had to cancel today, which means… SURPRISE OPENINGS in Ellsworth! 🎉

If you’ve missed an appointment recently and would love a make-up session, send us a message or give us a call and we’ll see what we can do! 💙

207-546-2880

Send a message to learn more

01/20/2026

✨ Big News from The Openshaw Spot – Ellsworth! ✨

We’re growing! 💙 Starting February 2nd, our Ellsworth office will be moving into a bigger space to better serve our kids, families, and community.

📍 New Address:
42 Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth, ME

This move means more room, more opportunities, and some exciting updates coming soon 👀✨
We can’t wait to share what’s next and welcome you into our new space!

Appointments will continue at our Bucksport Rd office until February.

Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting local pediatric therapy 💫

— The Openshaw Spot Team 🌊🐚

01/15/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to our amazing kiddo on completing Occupational Therapy! 🎉
We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and determination you showed along the way. Keep shining and reaching for those goals—you did it! 💙👏