Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Occupational Therapist - Home Health, Full-time

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Vermont (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Full-time Days

Why work as an Occupational Therapist at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?

  • You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.
  • You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
  • You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
  • You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits include:

  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Clinical CEUs
  • Online LinkedIn Learning
  • Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

Locations:

  • Upper Valley (Surrounding Area)

Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

At the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist screens, evaluates, re-evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed provider. Coordinates and communicates treatment activities with health care team members and the patient. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist:

  • Evaluates the patient's need for occupational therapy and develops/carries out appropriate treatment plan.
  • Instructs family members, COTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
  • Communicates with the physician and other health care providers on a regular basis regarding the patient's progress.
  • Provides clinical oversight of COTAs in the home.
  • This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs.

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
    • Graduate of an accredited school in Occupational Therapy

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • One year of experience as an OT in a home health care setting is preferred

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Unencumbered OT license in VT and NH or compact.
    • Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    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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