Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days)

Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide 60-minute evaluations and 30-45 minute treatment sessions based on diagnosis.
• Typical workload: 2 to 3 evaluations per day plus approximately 11 treatments (30 minutes each).
• Treat one patient at a time.
• Patient population primarily adults; experience with all age groups is welcome.
• Use of standard physical therapy modalities (Estim, USD) expected; device-specific training provided.
• No 10 or 12-hour shifts available.
• No non-billable orientation.
• Dress code: personal scrubs or business casual (athleisure/stretchy clothing allowed, but no leggings or crop shirts). No open-toe or backless shoes.
• Must have own vehicle; public transportation is not available in this small community.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years current Occupational Therapy experience (No new graduates).
• Must have hand specialty experience with national certification (examples: HTCC, CHT, ASHT).
• New Hampshire Occupational Therapy License (active and must be uploaded).
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• EPIC experience is required.
• Expro experience is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• No travel pairs accepted.
• Candidates requesting schedule accommodations (e.g., block scheduling) or planning to work alongside another permanent or travel assignment will not be considered.
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved at the time of application; no more than 5 days of RTO allowed. Requests after submission or during interview will not be approved and may result in offer rescindment.
• Profile must include permanent address, work history, and required licenses/certifications.

Shift Details

• Dayshift, 8 hours per day.

Location Highlights

• Keene is located between Boston, MA and Hartford, CT (approximately 110 miles to each).
• The area offers numerous outdoor activities including hiking Mt. Monadnock and touring covered bridges.
• Ideal for travelers who enjoy outdoor recreation.