SolutionHealth·Manchester, New Hampshire
The occupational therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for inpatient rehabilitation to promote optimal functional outcomes. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop patient-centered goals and provide clinical supervision to therapy assistants.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required. Recent graduates eligible.
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.
Experience with EMR preferred but not required.
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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.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid license from the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board. CPR certification is required, and while previous clinical experience is preferred, recent graduates are eligible 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.
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