Elliot Health Systems – Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Full Time Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

• Occupational Therapist
• Inpatient
• Full Time locations
  Manchester, NH
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted 3 Days Ago
  job requisition id
  JR7979
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Job Description:

40 Hours a week

• 8 hour shifts with flexible start time Monday through Friday; Rotating weekends (2 weekend days a month).
  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 oues.
About the Job
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).
What You’ll Do 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 andmunication utilizing the electronic medical record.
Updates treatment plan, re-evaluates patient andmunicates 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 oue and attainment of patient centered goals.
Establish and implements 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.
What You’ll Need

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 toplete 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:

40 hours a week with 8 hour shifts with flexible start time Monday through Friday; Rotating weekends (2 weekend days a month)
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