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Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
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2,286 of 10,000 Between $40.00 and
$50.00
Per Hour
Position range in Grafton County $33.78 - $46.50 Per hour Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Kendal at Hanover
Occupation:
Occupational Therapists
Location:
Hanover, NH - 03755
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
07/14/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Kendal at Hanover
Web Site:
kah.kendal.org
Job #:
REGIS004817
Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
. Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, home to 400 residents in Hanover, New Hampshire. We are committed to remaining an employer-of-choice for people who practice the craft of serving others at a very high level. Kendal at Hanover is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). The OTR/L provides Occupational Therapy services across the continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and outpatient/wellness programming. This role partners with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to maximize independence, promote healthy aging, reduce functional decline, and support meaningful engagement in daily life.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating residents' physical, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting occupational performance;
- Developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence, safety, and quality of life;
- Delivering evidence-based OT interventions across the continuum of care;
- Completing documentation consistent with regulatory, reimbursement, and organizational requirements;
- Designing and implementing wellness programs;
- Applying evidence-informed dementia care practices that reduce stress and enhance engagement;
- Educating caregivers and team members on communication techniques, environmental modifications, meaningful activity engagement, and behavioral support strategies;
- Educating residents and their families regarding functional independence, adaptive strategies, and disease management;
- Participating in wellness fairs, educational presentations, resident seminars, and community outreach; The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and have an active Occupational Therapist license in the State of New Hampshire (or be eligible for licensure).
A current NBCOT certification is required, along with a current CPR certification (or ability to obtain CPR certification upon hire). A strong candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults; experience with senior living, rehabilitation, home health, or skilled nursing; experience working with residents with dementia; and has certification or advanced training in dementia care, fall prevention, aging-in-place, low vision, or seating/positioning. Kendal's Occupational Therapy department is a unique environment as Kendal is not third party reimbursed, allowing our employees to focus on individualized resident service rather than billable hours of production. Kendal offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off programs, on-site child care, exceptional educational assistance for students and staff, and employee support programs. Kendal also offers 24/7 access to the onsite fitness center and indoor pool for employees as well as their immediate family members!
Position Type:
Exempt Pay Range:
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Hours:
32-40 hours per week depending on candidate availability (4-5 days per week). No weekends required!
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$96,540 / year median in New Hampshire
-10% projected decline