Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Overview$10,000 Signing BonusDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Rehab Medicine division is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient neurologic OT team. In this role, you will focus on providing exceptional care to patients in need of rehabilitation services in an outpatient setting.You will work alongside a team of dynamic and talented therapists, utilizing your skills to help patients recover from neurologic conditions. OT therapy will guiding individuals towards regaining their functional independence and promote quality in their lives, OT plays a vital role in their rehabilitation journey.As part of a large academic medical center, you will collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and personalized care for each patient. Additionally, our clinicians have the unique opportunity to participate in team-based integrative care in a variety of interdisciplinary settings, including the Center of Excellence for Stroke, Parkinson's, and Huntingtons disease. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our practice, where evidence-based interventions and the latest rehabilitation techniques are utilized to optimize patient outcomes. We are committed to the growth and development of our clinicians and offer a robust and comprehensive mentorship program and a generous continuing education benefit making DH an ideal place to grow your career and achieve your professional goals. Lebanon and the neighboring town of Hanover, home to Dartmouth College, are located in the "Upper Valley" which straddles the pristine Connecticut River, a national heritage river and includes 46 towns in western New Hampshire and eastern Vermont. This local region boasts easy access to an abundance of recreational opportunities from skiing, hiking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling. It offers vibrant communities, excellent local schools, and a myriad of cultural opportunities through Dartmouth College, as well as the Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage in White River Junction. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington, VT and Montreal QC are all within a few hours' drive. This is for a part-time, benefited, outpatient occupational therapy position with focus on treatment for neurologic conditions.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:1. Evaluates, diagnoses, determines prognosis, and provides high quality, personalized and evidence-based interventions for patients.2. Reports findings to other health care team members through strong communication skills and use of electronic documentation and billing within Epic EMR. 3. Participates in and supports in-house education, student programs, volunteer/observation, and community outreach programs, educating referring providers including residents and fellows.4. Works with a coordinated team of providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.5. Determines and implements annual plan for professional development.6. Performs other duties as required or assigned.Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy requiredRequired Licensure/CertificationsLicensed Occupational Therapist with NH eligibilityBLS certification requiredCertified Occupational Therapist (OTR) required at hire, renewal optional.