Occupational Therapist New Bedford, NH

Engage; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Senior Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist to work with geriatric populations in Bedford, NH. You will evaluate patients, create individualized care plans, and lead wellness initiatives across assisted living facilities. Collaboration with physical therapy and nursing teams is essential.

You will educate families and patients on independence strategies, document care in EMR, and provide services across multiple locations, contributing to patient quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Active or pending state OT license.
• Passion for delivering quality geriatric care and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations to assess functional abilities, daily living skills, and cognitive performance.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focusing on ADLs and mobility.
• Lead wellness initiatives and group fitness classes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support outcomes and quality care.
• Educate patients and families about strategies to improve independence.
• Document patient care services in EMR compliant with state/facility standards.
• Deliver care at one or more assisted living locations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Geriatrics

ADL training

Education

Accredited occupational therapy program

State license to practice occupational therapy

Tools

EMR

Job description

At Engage Senior Therapy, we provide on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to senior living communities across New England. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, relationship-centered care that helps patients maintain mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. Engage fosters strong clinical collaboration and a supportive environment where team members continue to grow while making a meaningful impact every day.

Engage Senior Therapy, a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners , is now hiring a passionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapist at our partner Assisted Living Facilities in Bedford, NH. In this role, you will determine appropriate occupational therapy care and treatment for a geriatric population at a wide range of functional levels.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Conduct patient evaluations to assess functional abilities, daily living skills, and cognitive performance
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, and other goals that matter to your patients
• Lead wellness initiatives and group fitness classes to encourage healthy habits and social engagement among patients
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapists, speech therapists, and nursing staff to support optimal patient outcomes and quality care
• Educate patients and families about strategies to improve independence and better quality of life
• Document patient care services in compliance with state and facility standards using EMR
• Deliver care at one or more assisted living locations, providing meaningful services to a diverse group of seniors

Why Join Engage?

• Flexible scheduling to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Four weeks of PTO plus 6 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with a match and a bonus incentive plan
• Continuing education reimbursement and access to unlimited online CEUs through MedBridge
• Geriatric-focused mentorship programs for both new grads and experienced clinicians
• AI scribing with Prediction Health Sidekick for faster, easier and more compliant documentation

About You

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Active or pending state license to practice occupational therapy
• Passion for delivering quality, evidence based patient care
• Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience or interest in geriatrics, with skills in adaptive equipment and ADL training
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues

Engage invests in a culture of inclusion and positivity and encourage all to apply to our open roles. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

As set forth in Engage Senior Therapy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.