Occupational Therapist Inpatient | Per Diem | Day

Concord Hospital Health System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System in Concord, New Hampshire is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem position. The role involves conducting patient evaluations and providing treatment, advocating for patients and actively participating in interdisciplinary team discussions.

Successful candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, hold a NH license, and demonstrate flexibility in scheduling. New graduates are welcome to apply. The environment is supportive, promoting equal opportunity for all employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active State of NH Occupational Therapy license in good standing.
• Must have completed American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
• Requires experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop and document goals and treatments for all patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions.

Skills

Experience with interdisciplinary teams

Basic Life Support certification

Occupational Therapy license

Education

Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

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. The role may also involve participation in indirect patient care activities as needed.

Schedule & Availability

All per diem staff are expected to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, in addition to any scheduled weekdays. They are required to assist with holiday coverage and 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

Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and passed the national certification board.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Must hold an active State of NH Occupational Therapy license in good standing; must have completed 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 are considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations and document in accordance with licensure, scope of practice and department standards.
• Develop and document assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment.
• Develop, revise, and document goals and treatments for all patients during the episode of care.
• Advocate for and actively participate in interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Demonstrate personal adaptability, flexibility, and timeliness in managing the entire department caseload.
• Take responsibility for accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting.
• Take responsibility for achieving individual performance goals and meeting department expectations.

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 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. The employee is regularly required to hear and speak, frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, squat, and walk. The employee occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and stand. Specific vision abilities required 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, non-weather related heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodation

Applicants who are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process may contact Human Resources at 603‑230‑7269.