Dunstan Pediatric Services

Dunstan Pediatric is looking to hire. Full time and part time positions available for an OTR, as well as a part time position for an SLPA in the southern Lakes Region.

Call 603-236-6111 or PM for details

Cheers
Chris

We've all had a child that has forever changed us, because of who they were or how they were. Who is this child for you?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/08/parks-trails-all-terrain-wheelchairs/

All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’ Parks in Georgia, South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan are providing wheelchair users with free adaptive equipment to explore off-road trails.

Identifying how someone is doing is a great way to nurture relationships every day.

April is National OT Month. Consider your health and involvement in life, and celebrate the balance of both.
Cheers

We're hiring a part-time occupational therapist and a full-time speech language pathologist for the 2021-2022 school year! Both positions are school-based in northern New Hampshire.

Please visit our website to apply (see link in comments below)! We look forward to connecting with you!

Say hello to our next staff spotlight: Tyler Santucci! Tyler has been with DPS for two years and has found a love for school-based OT

A few fun facts about Tyler:

- Enjoys working with all age students but his Life Skill students are his favorite

-Favorite activities are anything on the water

-Obsessed with his dog and pretends she feels the same way

- Would love to incorporate animals into his therapy someday

We are thankful for the dedication Tyler shows to the DPS team! Wave hello to him in the comments section!

Grateful for this staff (& for those not pictured!) and for the opportunity to gather safely to celebrate the tremendous work that was done this year!

Hats off to each of you for showing up each day with grit, adaptability, and dedication! We could not have made it through this year without you. 💙

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you!

We're pulling back the curtains on another rockstar staff member this week: Alyssa Pattison

This year Alyssa has been working on learning more about technology and ways it can make our work more efficient.

She's very interested in primitive reflexes and how they play a role in common diagnoses we encounter at school.

Alyssa is:

-learning the ropes of homeownership

-getting married in August

-happiest when spending time with family at their camp, hiking, and horseback riding

We are thankful for the contributions Alyssa makes to the DPS team and look forward to another year with her!

Say hello to Alyssa in the comments!

We're looking for another experienced occupational therapist to join our team in the northern valley of New Hampshire!

Visit our website to apply!

http://dunstanpediatric.com/join-our-team/

Join Our Team - Dunstan Pediatric Services Join Our Team Dunstan Pediatric Services is currently hiring Occupational Therapists for the 2021-2022 school year.  QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Licensed as an Occupatio...

The staff spotlight of the week this week features Alyson Messina!

Alyson took her first job with DPS and has been with the company for two years! She is currently working in one school that spans across preschool to 8th grade.

One of her favorite things to do is work collaboratively with other members of the team to problem solve tough situations; she is always learning and growing from others!

A few more fun facts about Alyson:

-She loves working with all students, but the preschoolers are her favorite (don't tell the others).

-She is recently engaged and not-so-patiently awaiting her dream wedding.

-Her favorite season is fall.

-Hobbies include: quoting movies, playing board games, running, cooking with her fiancé, and spending time with people who make her smile!

We are so appreciative of the work Alyson does for DPS as an occupational therapist. Send her a warm hello in the comments! 🧡

Self-regulation looks a bit different for everyone.

Swipe through this thread to find ideas that work for your and your child.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments!

Introducing another DPS rockstar: Brian Walsh! Brian was the brains behind our recent post about emotional intelligence. Here are a few fun facts about this incredible OT.

-OT with DPS since January 2016
-Superpower: listening
-Interests: Sci-Fi novels, hiking, writing in Japanese, writing songs
-He is a musician! He plays guitar, ukelele, piano, and sings!
-Goober dad of two fantastic kids
-Favorite color: green
-Favorite Quote: "Without experiencing kindness, who was ever kind?" (Jose Marti)

Wave hello to Brian in the comments below!

Dunstan Pediatric Services is hiring occupational therapists for the 2021-2022 school year!

Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for working with children?

We'd love to connect with you.

Qualifications:

-Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

-Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals (or able to obtain)

-Experience in the school setting preferred but not required

Share this post with someone you think might be a good fit. Or, if this sounds like you, send your cover letter and resume to Chris: [email protected]

Looking to start a summer reading list?

We love these 5 books that focus on identifying emotions and managing our feelings!

What others would you add to the list?

There's a lot to unpack when it comes to the topic of Emotional Intelligence.

Here are a few thoughts from one of our OTs, Brian Walsh.

Feel free to chime in with some thoughts of your own as well!

This week we are putting the spotlight on another DPS star!

Meet Kelsea Smith, MS, OTR/L

Kelsea has been a DPS employee since 2017. She services two school districts and collaborates on DPS administrative tasks from time to time, too!

-Born, raised, and still living in Concord, NH
-Recently married her high school sweetheart
-Loves sitting in the sunshine on the beach with a good book
-Is currently learning how to care for the flowers she inherited when she bought her house

We are grateful for the compassion Kelsea brings to the DPS team.

Feel free to wave hello to Kelsea in the comments!

A highlight from our article with the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center.

We are thankful for the guidance provided by NHSBDC during these challenging times and for the grit shown by our rockstar staff.

has required all of us to adapt and pivot on a dime. As a small business navigating the uncertainty of a global pandemic, this is our story:

https://www.nhsbdc.org/blog/2021/04/covid-creativity-dunstan-pediatric-services

COVID Creativity - Dunstan Pediatric Services Christopher Dunstan, owner of Dunstan Pediatric Services, a school-based related services provider in central New Hampshire was able to pivot on a dime and create a new paradigm for intervention at the beginning of the pandemic. They quickly opened up Zoom meetings and were able to see into the live...

We're looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of caring, community-oriented therapists!

Job responsibilities include:
● Providing evaluation services, direct intervention, and consultation services for students in grades K-12.
● Understanding of New Hampshire Special Education Law regarding Speech/Language Services is required.
● Provision of case management services to students identified under Speech/Language Impairment
● Writing IEPs given student needs based on evaluation data
● Providing consultation services for students to IEP team members including special education and regular education teachers

Qualifications and Experience:

● Minimum of master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
● Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
● Current SLP License for the State of New Hampshire.

Applicants may send their resume to Chris at [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!

The Related Services Program is an invoice summary system that is completely unique to DPS.

It breathes efficiency and transparency into the work we do.

Have a closer look at how your school can benefit from this model and be sure to reach out if you have any questions!

What You Can Do With: STRAWS!

We hope you enjoy these 5 therapy activities that can be done with straws! Let us know if you think of any others!