Occupational Therapist Inpatient | Per Diem

Concord Hospital; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient per diem coverage. The role involves evaluating patients of all ages, developing treatment plans, and documenting care in accordance with licensure and department standards.

Per diem staff are required to work at least two weekend shifts per month and assist with holiday coverage. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited OT program, hold an active NH OT license, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active NH Occupational Therapy license, in good standing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations and documents in accordance with licensure, scope of practice and department standards.
• Develops and documents goals and treatments for all patient’s during the episode of care.
• Takes responsibility for accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient evaluation

Time management

Education

OT degree

Job description

Summary

The Occupational Therapist Inpatient Per Diem is responsible for conducting patient evaluations and providing treatment in accordance with established policies and procedures, serving patients of all ages and health populations. This role may also involve participation in indirect patient care activities as needed. All per diem staff are expected to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, in addition to any scheduled weekdays. Additionally, per diem staff are required to assist with holiday coverage. Under certain circumstances, staff may be asked to cover additional or alternative shifts. While employees are primarily assigned to a specific site, there is an expectation of flexibility to provide coverage at other Concord Hospital sites when necessary.

Education

Occupational Therapist Inpatient Per Diem must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and passed the national certification board Certification, Registration & Licensure Required: State of NH Occupational Therapy license- active and in good standing; American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent course.

Experience

Requires experience working with an interdisciplinary team, providers, patients and their families. New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations and documents in accordance with licensure, scope of practice and department standards (e.g. documentation completion/HIMS/ abbreviations, etc.).
• Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members.
• Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment.
• Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members.
• Develops, revises, and documents goals and treatments for all patient’s during the episode of care.
• Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrates personal adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing the entire department caseload.
• Takes responsibility for accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting.
• Takes responsibility for individual performance goals and meeting department expectations.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Physical and Work Requirements

• The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM.
• The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak.
• The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, squat, and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards - shock, non-weather related heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 4,700 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).

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