Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Occupational Therapist will examine, evaluate, determine prognosis, and provide intervention for patients, reporting findings to the healthcare team and providing discharge recommendations. Responsibilities also include documentation, billing, record keeping, and participating in departmental programs like in-service education and student programs.
Overview Inpatient Occupational Therapist – acute care. $10,000 sign on bonus.
The DH benefit's package starts the first day of employment.
The Department of Rehab Medicine seeks a full time 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 full time and benefitted.
Hours are 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday to Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.
Shift differentials are available for weekend, and certain holidays.
Benefits include: continuing education funds/days, membership to an online continuing education platform, mentorship, and opportunities to be a clinical instructor to students.
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
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.
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.
A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, along with being a Licensed Occupational Therapist eligible for NH licensure, BLS certification, and Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) certification at hire. Prior hospital experience is preferred, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Market context
In New Hampshire, allied-health employers often look for Physical Therapist Assistants to support rehabilitation services in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because candidates must meet accredited PTA education requirements and state licensure or eligibility, while also fitting schedules and care-team needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare to discuss hands-on patient care experience.
