Elliot Health Systems - Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

About the role

The role of the occupational therapist within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of rehabilitative services. The occupational therapist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients according to the principles and practices of the specific discipline (PT, OT, SLP) and setting (acute care or outpatient).

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.
• Meets all Elliot Health System (EHS) standards for timeliness and quality of rehabilitation documentation and communication utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Updates treatment plan, re-evaluates patient and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient's care.
• Performs treatments within specific discipline effectively and efficiently, incorporating current best practices and evidence supported treatment interventions, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Experience: Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required. Recent graduates eligible.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the state of New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board required. CPR certification required or able to complete within first 90 days.
• Software/Hardware: Experience with EMR preferred but not required.
• What Elliot Health System Has to Offer
• 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)
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• Work Shift:
• Per Diem Weekends and weekdays
• SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Additional Information

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Occupational Therapist Inpatient per diem weekday and weekend coverage needed. Rehabilitation Services - Inpatient Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidiscipline 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, evidenced 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 work with patient centered goals towards optimal discharge outcomes.

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