Occupational Therapist

SportsMed Physical Therapy; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k with match

Job summary

SportsMed Physical Therapy in Connecticut is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy to join our growing team. You will evaluate and treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries, develop care plans, and educate patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to optimize recovery.

New grads are welcome; CT OT license required. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid holidays and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut OT license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with both new grads and experienced therapists.

Responsibilities

• Treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries and post-op cases.
• Perform initial evaluations, establish recovery goals, and develop plans of care.
• Document evaluations and treatments thoroughly.
• Educate patients and caregivers on evaluations and plans of care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, SportsMed providers, and team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Connecticut Occupational Therapy License

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

SportsMed is fortunate to be one of the fastest growing multidisciplinary practices in the Northeast. The services we offer our patients are: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Hand Therapy, & Acupuncture. We treat a diverse variety of patients that includes sports-related injuries, weekend warriors, post-surgical, elderly, desk workers, and much more.

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. This person directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

What Sets Us Apart

• Individualized Mentorship:One-on-one guidance tailored to your experience level, from new graduate support to advanced clinical skill development. Direct support to build your confidence, refine your skills, and advance your career.
• Team Collaboration:Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
• In-House CEU Opportunities:Ongoing educational sessions, clinical workshops, and growth development
• Career Growth:Opportunities for leadership, new site development, and specialization in hand therapy
• Great Place to Work Certified: SportsMed Physical Therapy is Great Place to Work certified again in 2026!

Responsibilities

• Treat a variety of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries and post-op
• Perform initial evaluations, establish recovery goals, and develop plans of care based on findings
• Document all evaluations and treatments
• Educate patients and appropriate parties on evaluations and treatment plans
• Maintain effective communication with patients, SportsMed providers, and other team members.

Requirements

• Connecticut Occupational Therapy License
• New Grads and Experienced Occupational Therapists are Welcome!
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Guaranteed Disability Insurance
• 401k with 4-8% Match based on tenure
• Vacation time, sick days, and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and professional development opportunities
• Rain program for paycheck advances
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
• Signing Bonus

$90,000 - $100,000 a year