Occupational Therapist Inpatient | Per Diem

Concord Hospital; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Concord Hospital in Laconia, NH is looking for an Occupational Therapist for an Inpatient Per Diem position. The role involves evaluating patients and providing treatment based on established procedures. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and have a current NH license. Flexibility in working hours and participation in weekend and holiday coverage is necessary. The position provides opportunities for new graduates and involves working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NH Occupational Therapy license.
• Experience in patient care is preferred, new graduates are considered.
• Ability to manage flexible work schedules and varying caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and document findings.
• Develop and revise treatment goals for patients.
• Participate in indirect patient care activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with interdisciplinary teams

Patient evaluation

Documentation skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

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.Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.**Physical and Work Requirements**The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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.