Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehab Medicine seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient team. Be a part of a robust rehab team in a leading healthcare facility, and assist patients in developing, improving, and recovering the necessary skills needed to perform their daily activities after surgery, illness, or injury. The position serves pediatrics to geriatrics and supports numerous service lines. Prior hospital experience is preferred, but all are encouraged to apply. The position is 30 hours per week and is considered fulltime with benefits. Hours are 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (potentially weekdays and weekends). Shift differentials are available for weekend, and certain holidays.

Requirements

Has a strong desire to help patients, and to work in a hospital
A desire to be a part of a team, but capable of working independently at times
Good bedside manner
Dependability
Ability to maintain and complete necessary documentation in a timely manner
Good time management skills to manage own his/her caseload.
Good verbal/written communication
Physical strength, as job requires assisting Pt with completing ADLs and functional mobility.
Desire for continued learning, and professional development
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
Licensed Occupational Therapist with NH eligibility
BLS certification required
Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) required at hire, renewal optional.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats referred patients.
Coordinates and communicates treatment activities.
Examines, evaluates, determines prognosis, and provides intervention.
Reports findings to other health care team members.
Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
Participates in and supports departmental programs such as in-service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, Professional Practice Committee, etc.
Provides documentation, billing, and record keeping.
Participates in compliance audits.
Coordinates the scheduling of patients and meetings.
Delegates tasks to support personnel.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.