Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Supportive leadership

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Geriatric Behavioral Health Team. You will perform evaluations, direct patient treatment, and provide documentation for occupational therapy referrals.

You will be responsible for delivering full-scope OT services, communicating results to patients and care teams, developing advanced clinical skills, and collaborating with the treatment team to plan and educate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school.
• Current State of CT license.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides full scope of direct and clinical services necessary to maximize patient care.
• Communicates assessment or treatment results to patient, family, and care providers; documents progress.
• Develops and maintains advanced clinical skills and diverse, multi-site service delivery.
• Maintains communication with treatment team, physicians, clients, and family to facilitate planning and education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

AOTA accredited OT program

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Johnson Memorial Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our mission-driven Geriatric Behavioral Health Team.

The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations, direct patient treatment and provides documentation for patients referred for occupational therapy.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provides full scope of direct and clinical services necessary to maximize the care for patients
• Appropriately communicates results of assessment or treatment program including written and/or verbal means. Aggressively works with patient, family, care provider to communicate patient status and progress, as well as providing adequate training
• Develops and maintains advanced clinical skills, including acknowledged area of expertise and multi-site/unit clinical service diversification.
• Maintains appropriate communication with treatment team, physicians, clients, and/or family members to facilitate problem solving, program planning and education.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school.
• Current State of CT license.
• Excellent communication Skills

Highlights

• Great benefits effective on first day
• Engaged supportive Leadership.
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Full Time 32 hours

Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.