Occupational Therapist - Part Time

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for rehabilitation and experience in lymphedema management, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the dedicated lymphedema management team in our hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

As an Occupational Therapist, you play a crucial role in helping patients regain their independence, maximize their functional abilities, and improve their quality of life.

As one of our OT Lymphedema staff, you will work closely with a team of therapists whose passion is addressing the unique and lifelong needs of this complex population.

Lymphedema Management Certification or willingness to actively seek training required. Strong COTA applicants will be considered.

This is a part time position, 22 hours per week, in the MCH Rehab Services department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, as well as their functional limitations.
• Collaborate with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to set realistic goals and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to address patients' impairments, promote functional independence, and enhance their overall well-being.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities, exercises, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology to improve patients' mobility, dexterity, strength, coordination, and cognitive skills.
• Offer guidance and training to patients and their families on compensatory strategies, energy conservation, and home modifications to support independent living.
• Monitor patients' progress, track outcomes, and modify treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Stay current with the latest research, advancements, and best practices in occupational therapy to provide the highest quality care to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to assess patients' needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and implement interventions accordingly.

Additional Competencies and Skills

*Candidates may acquire these skills through on-the-job training*

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help patients achieve their goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a diverse caseload and meet documentation requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of patients and the healthcare environment.

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience.

About Our Benefits

Amazing people deserve amazing benefits.

We strive to employ and retain the most highly qualified individuals by providing equitable wages and benefits, promoting from within, and supporting the continuing education efforts of our staff.

You will be valued and rewarded for the work you do here with excellent pay and outstanding benefits. At MCH, you’ll find great opportunities for career advancement as well as personal and professional growth.

Full-time Employees Enjoy

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle spending account
• Free membership to local gym
• Generous paid time off plans
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Positive work environment with a supportive team and opportunities for growth
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caring for Coworkers
• Nursing Loan Assistance
• Childcare Subsidy

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About Monadnock Community Hospital

Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

MCH is a critical access hospital in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire.

For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire’s most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect!

Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About the Monadnock Region

A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life.

Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let’s start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165 foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing – you name it!

And if you’re into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

• New England community spirit
• Family-friendly
• Arts and culture
• All-season outdoor recreation
• Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Are you ready for a great job in a great place?

Are you ready for a career the supports your aspirations?

Are you ready to work in the best place you've ever lived?

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Our small hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are 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.