Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Hospital

Role Overview

• Prepares for patient evaluation by conducting medical record review identifying areas of focus, contraindications and precautions.
• Ensures orders for therapy are active and appropriate.
• Evaluates the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develops a written prioritized plan of care, including short and long term rehabilitation goals developed in collaboration with the patient and/or other members of the health care team.
• Meets all Elliot Health System (EHS) standards for timeliness and quality of rehabilitation documentation and communication utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Updates treatment plan, re-evaluates patient and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Performs treatments within specific discipline effectively and efficiently, incorporating current best practices and evidence supported treatment interventions, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.
• Establish and implements discharge plan and instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in effective performance of home exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function.
• Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants, and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required. Recent graduates eligible.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the state of New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board required.
• CPR certification required or able to complete within first 90 days.
• Experience with EMR preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)