Occupational Therapist Inpatient per diem at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH) in Dover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Our dynamic Occupational Therapy Team is looking for a per diem candidate with strong acute care inpatient skills who enjoys a fast-paced environment. Join our 25-person dynamic team of inpatient and outpatient therapists that work not only in the hospital but in 5 satellite outpatient clinics. This position is inpatient care; the ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Weekend availability is mandatory for this positions.



Key Responsibilities:



- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' occupational performance and needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to achieve specific therapeutic goals.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to provide holistic care.
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and the use of adaptive equipment.
- Monitor and document patient progress toward goals, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and participate in professional development opportunities.



Qualifications

Experience Minimum Required

• Equivalent of Level II clinical affiliation in acute care



Experience Preferred/Desired

• One year experience in hospital setting



Education Minimum Required

• MS or BS in Occupational Therapy and completion of Internship



Licensure and/or Certifications Required

• NH License Occupation Therapy
• AHA or ARC BLS within 2 weeks of hire



Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired

• Professional Registry



EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)