Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Greenwich, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for outpatient care. The therapist will evaluate and implement treatment plans aligned with the patient’s diagnosis, adhering to state and federal practice regulations.

Outpatient experience is preferred, and the role requires current CT licensure with a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based interventions and meticulous clinical documentation across all care phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Occupational Therapy.
• 6 months preferred in outpatient setting.
• Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the five elements of patient/client management: Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention.
• Identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide intervention decisions.
• Implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs.
• Determine when re-assessment or discharge should occur.
• Identify need for intervention through a screen.
• Complete all clinical documentation clearly and in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Examination

Evaluation

Diagnosis

Prognosis

Intervention

Clinical documentation

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 outpatient setting.

LICENSURE

2. Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure

Additional Information

Outpatient experience required.

YNHHS Requisition ID

178577