Occupational Therapist

UniversaCare Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UniversaCare Inc. in New Haven and Valley, Connecticut, seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality therapy to clients across community settings.

This role offers clinical independence, meaningful patient relationships, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for a diverse caseload in home health and outpatient contexts. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients and families, document findings, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule.
• Experience in home health, community-based, outpatient, or geriatric care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services based on each patient's clinical needs and goals.
• Help patients improve independence with activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and functional skills.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Travel throughout the assigned New Haven and Valley service area as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Home health

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: New Haven & Valley, Connecticut
Compensation: $55–$65 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
Service Area: New Haven and surrounding Valley communities

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team and provide high-quality therapy services to clients throughout the New Haven and Valley areas of Connecticut.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who values clinical independence, meaningful patient relationships, flexible scheduling, and community-based care.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Provide occupational therapy services based on each patient's clinical needs and goals.

• Help patients improve independence with activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and functional skills.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements.

• Travel throughout the assigned New Haven and Valley service area as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Current and valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required.

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

• Previous home health, community-based, outpatient, or geriatric experience is a plus.

• Reliable transportation for community-based assignments.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $55–$65/hour

• Flexible scheduling options

• Opportunity for full-time, part-time, or per-diem work

• Meaningful one-on-one patient care

• Supportive clinical and administrative team

• Diverse caseload and opportunities for professional growth

• Local service area designed to minimize unnecessary travel where possible

Service Area

This position primarily supports clients throughout New Haven and the surrounding Valley communities.