Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Hospital - Per Diem

About the Role

Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidisciplinary department consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapists that treat patients across the lifespan in a collaborative model with nursing, case management, providers, and other ancillary services. Elliot Hospital is a Level 2 trauma center, a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence, and has a Level 3 NICU, all of which the rehab department supports with highly trained staff and quality, evidence-based interventions. We support all units of the hospital including ICU, CICU, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical, and the ED. The Elliot encourages early mobility, return of function, and works with patient-centered goals toward optimal discharge outcomes.

Elliot Health Systems Physical Therapy Clinic was the Union Leader Readers’ Choice “GOLD” Medal Recipient for 2022, holds DNV Accreditation with ISO 9001 certification, and is a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for patient evaluation by conducting medical record review identifying areas of focus, contraindications, and precautions. Ensures orders for therapy are active and appropriate.
• Evaluates the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develops a written prioritized plan of care, including short- and long-term rehabilitation goals developed in collaboration with the patient and/or other members of the health care team.
• Updates treatment plan, re-evaluates patient, and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Establishes and implements a discharge plan and instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in effective performance of home exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function. These may include but aren't limited to instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices, or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc.).
• Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants, and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.
• Supports EHS Rehabilitation Services commitment to clinical development by participating in the department’s clinical affiliation program. After practicing successfully for a period of 1 full year, the occupational therapist is expected to act as a clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18-24 months.
• Participates in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development programming, with the delivery of an educational presentation once per year on a topic of their choice. Participation may include but is not limited to in-services (network or clinic), journal club, community outreach, or other educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the state of New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred, but not required. Recent graduates eligible.
• CPR certification required or able to complete within first 90 days.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training, and more)
• Board certification reimbursement
• Direct mentoring of new graduates
• Fully integrated EMR system (EPIC)
• Medbridge subscription for all clinical staff and integrated HEP within EMR
• Career advancement – Clinical ladder opportunities

Schedule

Day shift with variable start times 7-8:30AM. Weekdays as needed and at least 2 weekend days a month.