Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Per Diem

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

PRN weekdays and weekends 8-4:30.

The Department of Rehab Medicine seeks a per diem Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient team. Be a part of a robust rehab team in a leading healthcare facility, and assist patients in developing, improving, and recovering the necessary skills needed to perform their daily activities after surgery, illness, or injury. The position serves pediatrics to geriatrics and supports numerous service lines. Prior hospital experience is preferred, but all are encouraged to apply.

The position is per diem. Hours are 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (potentially weekdays and weekends). Shift differentials are available for weekend, and certain holidays.

Our Ideal candidate

  • Has a strong desire to help patients, and to work in a hospital
  • A desire to be a part of a team, but capable of working independently at times
  • Good bedside manner
  • Dependability
  • Ability to maintain and complete necessary documentation in a timely manner
  • Good time management skills to manage own his/her caseload.
  • Good verbal/written communication
  • Physical strength, as job requires assisting Pt with completing ADLs and functional mobility.
  • Desire for continued learning, and professional development

Responsibilities

  • Examines, evaluates, determines prognosis, and provides intervention. Reports findings to other health care team members.
  • Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
  • Participates in and supports departmental programs such as in-service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, Professional Practice Committee, etc.
  • Provides documentation, billing, and record keeping. Participates in compliance audits.
  • Coordinates the scheduling of patients and meetings.
  • Delegates tasks to support personnel.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Licensed Occupational Therapist with NH eligibility
    • BLS certification required
    • Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) required at hire, renewal optional.
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    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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