Occupational Therapist - Inpatient | per diem

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient | Per Diem

Description:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation and Diagnostics Services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for administering Occupational Therapy services including evaluations, establishment/modification of treatment plans, provision/supervision of treatment, and documentation to inpatients and outpatients within departmental and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and welcomes all patients by name with a smile and at the anticipated/scheduled time.
• Ensures thorough documentation with all patients in accordance with departmental policies and patient insurance requests.
• Completes and edits own charges daily to help ensure accuracy.
• Participates in mandatory competencies yearly and monthly chart audits.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and providing in‑service training.
• Validates provider prescription prior to evaluation and treatment, and calls the provider if clarification is needed.
• Performs evaluations and reevaluations per departmental policies.
• Evaluates effects of treatments and splinting devices by observation, noting progress, and recommends adjustments.
• Uses objective measures on all evaluations and documents findings; writes measurable/functional goals based on these findings.
• Develops treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient input, and provider orders.
• Ensures the treatment plan addresses patient needs—age, physical, psychological, and learning—and encourages patient participation.
• Utilizes therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy techniques, assistive/adaptive devices, equipment, and modalities (with appropriate PAMS license); follows department guidelines.
• Educates patients about diagnoses, goals, progression, and discharge plan.
• Completes discharge planning with referring providers, nurses, social workers, and other health‑care workers; contributes to care conferences.
• Designs home exercise programs and instructs patients, families, and caregivers; recommends assistive equipment and outpatient/home care options.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements; stays informed on legislation; enforces adherence and advises management.
• Stays current with insurance demands, restrictions, authorizations, and informs patients of limits.
• Taught/led occupational therapy students and other health‑profession students; educated other providers and the public about OT.
• Directs and supervises COTAs, delegating specific patients and establishing communication; travels to other hospital sites as needed.
• Consults and collaborates with other health professionals for overall patient wellbeing.
• Attends work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shifts; maintains attendance as an essential function.
• Facilitates HIPAA compliance to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively, listens actively, respects colleagues, and fosters a service‑excellence culture.
• Makes appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors; works as a team member across departments.
• Practices workplace safety daily.
• Participates in hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings.
• Attends at least 50% of department staff meetings and signs off on 100% of meeting minutes.
• Completes all required annual education by the due date.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
  minimal physical effort with occasional light lifting up to 25 lbs; manages mental stress; communicates effectively; proficient with computers.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  3–5 years in hospital and outpatient settings.
• License and Certification:
  Licensed in NH by the NH State Board of Allied Health; BLS required.