Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Overview

Occupational Therapist

Full-time, Part-time(20-24hrs) and Per Diem, Days

**$15,000 New Hire Retention Bonus (conditions apply)**

Why work as an Occupational Therapist at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?

• You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.
• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits include:

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning
• Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

Locations:

• Upper Valley (Surrounding Area) 

Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our Hiring Managers can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist:

At the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist screens, evaluates, re-evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed provider. Coordinates and communicates treatment activities with health care team members and the patient. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. 

Evaluates the patient's need for occupational therapy and develops/carries out appropriate treatment plan.

Instructs family members, COTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.

Communicates with the physician and other health care providers on a regular basis regarding the patient's progress.

Provides clinical oversight of COTAs in the home.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
• Graduate of an accredited school in Occupational Therapy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience as an OT in a home health care setting is preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must hold at least one active unencumbered OT license in either VT or NH at the time of hire. Employees must have active unencumbered OT licenses in both VT and NH within 30 days of their hire date.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Current car insurance, which meets minimum standards
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, experience, equity in comparison to similar positions, and external market values.