Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Kendal at Hanover•Hanover, NH

2d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, home to 400 residents in Hanover, New Hampshire. We are committed to remaining an employer-of-choice for people who practice the craft of serving others at a very high level. Kendal at Hanover is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). The OTR/L provides Occupational Therapy services across the continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and outpatient/wellness programming. This role partners with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to maximize independence, promote healthy aging, reduce functional decline, and support meaningful engagement in daily life.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Active Occupational Therapist license in the State of New Hampshire (or be eligible for licensure)
Current NBCOT certification
Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain CPR certification upon hire)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults
Experience with senior living, rehabilitation, home health, or skilled nursing
Experience working with residents with dementia

Nice To Haves

Certification or advanced training in dementia care, fall prevention, aging-in-place, low vision, or seating/positioning

Responsibilities

Evaluating residents’ physical, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting occupational performance;
Developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence, safety, and quality of life;
Delivering evidence-based OT interventions across the continuum of care;
Completing documentation consistent with regulatory, reimbursement, and organizational requirements;
Designing and implementing wellness programs;
Applying evidence-informed dementia care practices that reduce stress and enhance engagement;
Educating caregivers and team members on communication techniques, environmental modifications, meaningful activity engagement, and behavioral support strategies;
Educating residents and their families regarding functional independence, adaptive strategies, and disease management;
Participating in wellness fairs, educational presentations, resident seminars, and community outreach;