Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Hospital - Per Diem

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Elliot Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation services in Manchester, NH. The OT evaluates patients, plans individualized treatment, and implements plans across acute care and outpatient settings, using EPIC for documentation.

The role includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and supervision of therapy staff, with opportunities for clinical development and mentorship for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Licensed OT in New Hampshire.
• CPR certification within 90 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop prioritized plans of care.
• Lead discharge planning and home exercise instruction.
• Provide supervision to therapy support staff and assistants.
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and other providers.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Discharge planning

Home exercise programs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Medbridge

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: 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 multidiscipline 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 work 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.
• Establishes and implements 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 Shift: Day shift with variable start times 7-8:30AM Weekdays as needed and at least 2 weekend days a month.

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve.

Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region.

We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.