Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Kendal System Careers•Hanover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). This role provides Occupational Therapy services across the continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and outpatient/wellness programming. The OTR/L partners with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to maximize independence, promote healthy aging, reduce functional decline, and support meaningful engagement in daily life. Kendal's Occupational Therapy department is a unique environment as Kendal is not third party reimbursed, allowing our employees to focus on individualized resident service rather than billable hours of production.

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)

Nice To Haves

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
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