Occupational Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plaistow (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plaistow, NH seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients with neurological, developmental, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment planning and collaborative care with a range of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, implementing home exercise programs, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation. A NH OT license and CPR within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in directly related field.
• NH Occupational Therapist license required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Select, administer and interpret clinically appropriate assessments.
• Integrate educational, medical, social and psychological factors in evaluation.
• Develop and implement plans of care to promote independence and community participation.
• Evaluate outcomes and modify plans as patient performance changes.
• Design home exercise programs and provide instruction for home programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home exercise programs

HIPAA privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NH OT license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from injuries or diseases to neurological, developmental, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal systems to improve and/or restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

• a. Selects, administers and interprets clinically appropriate assessments.
• b. Effectively integrates educational, medical, social and psychological factors when interpreting evaluative measures and determining the appropriate treatment diagnosis/diagnoses.
• c. Develops and implements individual plans of care which promote development and/or restoration of skills required for successful participation in community activities and activities of daily living.
• d. Evaluates treatment outcomes at various stages and modifies the plan of care to reflect any changes in the patient’s performance or condition.
• e. Designs home exercise programs to facilitate carry over and promote independence. Provides instruction and supervision in the implementation of home programs.
• f. Complies with standards for medical, and/or educational, records management (e.g. insurance authorization, consents, physician’s referral, documentation of treatment notes) and maintains patient/client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• g. Complies with professional and licensure standards on code of ethics.
• h. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards including assurance and support of patient’s rights and responsibilities.
• i. Collaborates with other healthcare, contract, and school providers to coordinate services and maximize outcomes.
• j. Orients, instructs and directs work activities of assistants, aides and/or students in acute, outpatient and contract settings.

Education
Bachelors Degree or equivalent - Directly related field

Years of Experience -

License and Certification
Occupational Therapist - NH
CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Additional Qualifications

Additional Skills

Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled