Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in New Britain, CT is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide individualized patient care. You will evaluate patient needs, set treatment goals, and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services to enhance patients' functional independence.

Qualified candidates must have an Occupational Therapy License and preferably possess acute care experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Acute care working experience or affiliation preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• Graduate degree from accredited program needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients and sets treatment goals.
• Implements individualized therapy plans.
• Delegates tasks to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Skills

Acute care working experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgement

Education

Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program

Current Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Overview

Location: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126).

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our team of professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates patients’ level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. The OT determines treatment strategies and delivers Occupational Therapy services that promote health and wellness, prevent injury or disability, improve and develop self-dependency and maintenance, productivity, leisure, perceptual motor function, rest, mental, cognitive physical, sensory-perceptual, psychosocial development, and emotional wellbeing in a variety of contexts and environments in order to maximize function in the areas of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) delegates patient care responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and application of Occupational Therapy to maximize the patient\’s functional independence.

Qualifications

• Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferred.
• Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master\'s degree.
• Current Occupational Therapist License required.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs recognizing issues that require intervention.
• Able to communicate effectively with patient, family, and team members to reach optimum patient outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patients’ needs.
• Maintains infection control policies related to patient care.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment.