Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Hospital - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist

Per diem - Day shift with variable start times 7-8:30AM weekdays as needed and at least 2 weekend days a month.

Rehabilitation Services Inpatient

Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidisciplinary department consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapists that treat patients across the lifespan in a collaborative model with nursing, case management, providers, and other ancillary services. Elliot Hospital is a Level 2 trauma center, a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence, and has a Level 3 NICU all of which the rehab department supports with highly trained staff and quality, evidenced based interventions. We support all units of the hospital including ICU, CICU, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical and the ED. The Elliot encourages early mobility, return of function and works with patient centered goals towards optimal discharge outcomes.

Elliot Health Systems Physical Therapy Clinic was Union Leader Readers' Choice "GOLD" Medal Recipient for 2022

DNV Accreditation with IOS 9001 certification

DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence

We offer:

• Career Advancement Clinical ladder opportunities
• Direct mentoring of new graduates
• Fully integrated EMR system (EPIC)
• Medbridge subscription for all clinical staff and integrated HEP within EMR
• Board certification reimbursement

About the Job

The role of the Occupational Therapist within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of rehabilitative services. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients according to the principles and practices of the specific discipline and setting (acute care or outpatient).

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Updates treatment plan re-evaluates patient and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient's care.
• Establish and implement 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. These may include but aren't limited to; instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc.).
• 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.
• Supports EHS Rehabilitation Services commitment to clinical development by participating in the department's clinical affiliation program. After practicing successfully for a period of 1 full year, the occupational therapist is expected to act as a clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18-24 months.
• Participates in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development programming, with the delivery of an educational presentation once per year on a topic of their choice. Participation may include but is not limited to; in services (network or clinic), journal club, community outreach, or other educational opportunities.

Education and Experience Needs

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

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• 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)

Work Schedule: Day shift with variable start times 7-8:30AM weekdays as needed and at least 2 weekend days a month.