Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greenwich, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified therapist to evaluate and implement treatment plans. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and at least six months of rehab experience. Responsibilities include managing patient care, modifying treatment plans, and completing necessary documentation. This position supports our mission and values while ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure required.
• Acute Care Experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Integrate five elements of patient/client management.
• Identify necessary tests and measures for intervention.
• Implement and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Determine when re-assessment or discharge should occur.
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Patient/client management

Clinical documentation

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The therapist will evaluate and implement a plan of treatment as appropriate and related to resident's current medical diagnosis(s). The Therapist will perform care within the State and Federal Occupational Therapy Practice Regulation.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. 1. The therapist is able to integrate the five elements of patient/client management: ? Examination ? Evaluation ? Diagnosis ? Prognosis ? Intervention
• 2. 2. Will be able to identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide them in making the right decision for intervention.
• 3. 3. Will be able to implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs.
• 4. 4. Will be able to identify wen a re-assessment or discharge should occur.
• 5. 5. Will posses the skills necessary to determine need for intervention through a screen.
• 6. 6. Will complete all clinical documentation clearly and in compliance with company, state, federal and intermediary guidelines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Occupational Therapy

EXPERIENCE

6 months preferred in rehab setting.

LICENSURE

Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure

Acute Care Experience required.