Dunstan Pediatric Services

12/29/2025

12/23/2025

A moment of calm, from your NH therapy partners at Dunstan Pediatric Services.

12/18/2025

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Part-Time

Dunstan Pediatric Services | SAU 48 – New Hampshire

Dunstan Pediatric Services (DPS) is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our growing, locally based New Hampshire team beginning mid-March or early April, continuing through the remainder of the school year.

This position is 2.5 days per week, serving students within SAU 48—widely regarded as one of the best school administrative units in New Hampshire for raising and educating children.

At DPS, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative team that values relationship-based care, professional growth, and strong partnerships with schools and families.

What You’ll Do

Provide school-based occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR

Work directly with students in a warm, supportive educational environment

Collaborate with educators, therapists, and families

Travel between school sites within SAU 48 (some local travel required)

What We’re Looking For

Licensed OTA in New Hampshire (or eligible)

Passion for working with children in school settings

Strong communication and teamwork skills

New graduates and seasoned clinicians are both encouraged to apply

What We Offer

Excellent pay

Competitive, commensurate benefits package

A locally owned NH company invested in its communities

Mentorship, collaboration, and real connection—not corporate distance

A chance to be part of a thriving, values-driven pediatric practice

If you’re looking to join a team where your work is meaningful, your voice matters, and your community matters—you’ll feel at home at DPS.

Reach out to learn more.
Chris@DunstanPediatric.com
603-236-6111
Cheers

12/16/2025

Choosing local matters. Dunstan Pediatric Services is rooted in New Hampshire schools, delivering OT, SLP, PT, and TVI with accountability, compliance, and community-centered care.

10/20/2025

Great reminder to take care of your licensure early. The process seemed quite easy this time around. Actually - once i completed the application I had my license within a few mins.

📣 Reminder for All NH Occupational Therapy Practitioners!

It’s that time again — license renewal is due by the end of the calendar year! ✅ Don’t wait until the last minute to renew.

New this year, NH uses CE Broker, making the renewal process quick and easy.

Need a few more CEUs before you renew? Join us for NHOTA’s Fall Conference on November 15th — available live, virtually, or later as podcast recordings. Perfect for fitting continuing education into your busy schedule!

👉 Mark your calendar, earn your CEUs, and check renewal off your list early!

06/02/2025

So thankful for the excellent turn out for this round of elections at NHOTA. Looking forward to continuing on the great work the executive board has been doing. Cheers

05/21/2025

NHOTA Fall conference - let the momentum begin

🎤 Exciting News! NHOTA Fall Conference Keynote Announcement 🎤

We’re honored to welcome Samuel and Dan Habib as the keynote speakers for the 2025 NHOTA Fall Conference!

This inspiring father-son duo is known nationwide for their powerful work in disability advocacy and inclusive education through award-winning films like Including Samuel and My Disability Roadmap. Their stories challenge assumptions, spark change, and elevate the voices of people with disabilities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two of the most impactful voices in the inclusion movement!

📅 Save the date and register today- or become a sponsor or answer our call for proposals at https://nhota.org/currentconference

05/15/2025

We're halfway through this election and there is good participation. If you haven't gotten to vote yet, please head to NHOTA. OT friends only - 😊

Members- the positions of President, Treasurer and Membership Chair are available for your vote. The link is in your email.

You will need to be logged into your membership on the website to vote. Your vote is anonymous.

Votes are due by May 31st.

05/13/2025

A few weeks ago, I shared a post about the OT Compact—and I was drawn in by the layered response. It felt more expansive than anything I’ve posted before. It told me there’s a conversation out there—quiet, thoughtful, and possibly ready to grow.

That response led me to start something new: The Restorative Thread—a newsletter exploring the future of occupational therapy, leadership, and reflection.

Issue #1 is now live: “From the Compact to the Conversation”

In this opening piece, I reflect on how small actions—like a share or a thoughtful tag—can become turning points. And how asking better questions, especially around Medicaid and access, may lead us to something deeper: a larger truth, and a renewed understanding of why we choose to care for those less able to care for themselves.

I hope you’ll stay engaged.

If you’re reading this, you’re already part of the conversation that began with a simple post about the OT Compact. The response to that post wasn’t just larger than usual—it was more layered.

04/01/2025

I’m Running for NHOTA President
My name is Christopher Dunstan, and I’m honored to be running for President of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association.
I’m an occupational therapist, business owner, and advocate with a deep belief in our profession’s ability to illuminate possibility. I continue to carry a caseload because I believe there’s no substitute for being present in the work. It’s where truth lives—between direct therapy and the systems that support it.
Over the past several years, I’ve worked across New Hampshire to strengthen school-based services, ensure compliance and clarity around Medicaid, and advocate for legislation that expands access and autonomy for OTs. I helped draft the 2023 update to our state practice act (HB 109), which removed the physician order requirement for OT services—a meaningful step forward for our field.

But as you know, our work is far from done. Some may argue the hardest work is just on the horizon.

I’m running because I believe in the future of this profession in New Hampshire - and I still believe we have an opportunity to shape with courage, care, and shared purpose.

No Walls Between Us - Only Pathways Forward

If this message resonates with you, I’d be grateful if you’d like, share, or comment to help spread the word. There is no better time to strengthen our conversation—continue NHOTA's momentum—move forward with purpose.

Christopher Dunstan, OTR/L
Dunstan Pediatric Services
He/Him/Hiring

03/05/2025

Advocated today in Concord to support edits to a rule that guide funding to disabled children. My intention was to convey this message. "A just society removes obstacles, not people. Disability doesn’t define, barriers do." If you have the courage and empathy to see the child and not the disability, please look for the opportunity this week to make a connection with any person who may be defined by barriers, and not what they have to offer.

02/12/2025

99% of our evaluations rely on this tool. So when a new edition dropped, did we hesitate? No we did not. We don't have that luxury. We are fully engaged with identifying children who are not succeeding and trying to help the family and district understand why.

Dunstan Pediatric
Embrace Change. Elevating Standards. Ensuring Excellence.

These new BOT-3 kits are packed and ready for the next referral.
If you know a district that is struggling to understand a child's needs, we’re here to help.