Occupational Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist in New Haven, Connecticut. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and implementing treatment plans tailored to patients' medical diagnoses.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and current licensure in Connecticut. Preferred experience includes 6 months in a rehab setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months preferred experience in a rehab setting.
• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Integrate patient/client management elements.
• Identify necessary tests and measures for intervention.
• Implement and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Identify re-assessment or discharge needs.
• Determine need for intervention through screening.
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Patient/client management

Treatment planning

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

• The therapist is able to integrate the five elements of patient/client management: Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention
• Will be able to identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide them in making the right decision for intervention.
• Will be able to implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs.
• Will be able to identify when a re‑assessment or discharge should occur.
• Will possess the skills necessary to determine need for intervention through a screen.
• Will complete all clinical documentation clearly and in compliance with company, state, federal and intermediary guidelines.

Qualifications

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