- Join Our Care Revolution: Full-Time Occupational Therapist

UniversaCare Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work that changes lives

Job summary

UniversaCare Inc. is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy, assess client needs, design care plans, and guide recovery with compassion and clinical excellence.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, supervise OT Assistants and Home Health Aides, and uphold safety and infection control standards in home settings. Must have OT degree, state license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires Degree in Occupational Therapy and active state license.
• CPR certification required; strong communication skills essential.
• Healthcare experience, home care preferred, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized therapy services in clients' homes.
• Assess needs, craft care plans, and guide recovery with clinical excellence.
• Potentially lead as case manager for therapy-only clients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise OT Assistants and Home Health Aides.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

At Universacare, we don’t just provide care—we build trust, connection, and comfort in every home we enter. Our team is passionate about making a difference, and we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares that mission.

Your Impact Starts at Home

As our Occupational Therapist, you’ll deliver personalized, high-quality therapy services directly to clients in their homes. You’ll assess needs, craft care plans, and guide recovery with compassion and clinical excellence. In some cases, you’ll also lead as the case manager for clients receiving therapy-only services.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct thorough assessments and skilled therapy procedures
• Design and update care plans tailored to each client’s goals
• Educate clients and caregivers for long-term success
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Supervise OT Assistants and Home Health Aides
• Champion safety and infection control standards

What You Bring

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and active state license
• Healthcare experience (home care preferred)
• CPR certification and strong communication skills
• Independence, reliability, and a heart for service
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to client homes
• Use of phones, computers, and clinical tools daily
• Occasional off-site meetings

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Supportive team culture
• Meaningful work that changes lives