Impactful Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, implement, and document therapeutic activities aimed at maximizing patients’ functional abilities. The OT will supervise the occupational therapy assistant and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to educate staff, patients, and families.

The role requires a degree in occupational therapy, eligibility/passage of NBCOT, and CT licensure, with preferred CPR, AOTA membership, and MHS in OT.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college/university.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification or has passed NBCOT.
• Current Connecticut licensure or temporary permit per state policy.
• Maintains state-defined continued competency requirements.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Membership in AOTA preferred.
• MHS in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement goal-oriented activities and interventions to develop or maintain functional skills.
• Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and educate staff, patients, and families as needed.
• Document evaluation results and treatment progress to support care planning and outcomes.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT eligibility or passed

Connecticut Licensure or temporary permit

Continued competency requirements per state

Valid driver's license

CPR certification (preferred)

American Occupational Therapy Association member (preferred)

Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, implement, and document therapeutic activities aimed at maximizing patients’ functional abilities. The OT will supervise the occupational therapy assistant and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to educate staff, patients, and families.

The role requires a degree in occupational therapy, eligibility/passage of NBCOT, and CT licensure, with preferred CPR, AOTA membership, and MHS in OT.