Occupational Therapist - Restore Function & Independence

White Oak Healthcare; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Healthcare in Rochester, NH is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to patients, helping them reach maximum performance and function in daily activities.

The role requires developing individualized therapy, maintaining patient records, coordinating with the care team, and participating in patient support groups. An accredited OT degree and current AOTA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate).
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Familiarity with state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Designs individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participates in patient support groups with other team members.

Skills

Patient care

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Travel to patient sites

Adapted equipment use

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Current AOTA registration

Job description

White Oak Healthcare in Rochester, NH is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to patients, helping them reach maximum performance and function in daily activities.

The role requires developing individualized therapy, maintaining patient records, coordinating with the care team, and participating in patient support groups. An accredited OT degree and current AOTA registration are required.