Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holiday pay

Continuing education support

Team-oriented rehabilitation setting

Short-term rehabilitation and long‑inr

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for Autumn Lake at Norwalk, CT. You will evaluate residents, develop plans of care, and address daily living activities, upper extremity function, balance, cognition, and safety.

This full-time role collaborates with PT, SLP, nursing and the broader team to coordinate resident care. The position emphasizes compassionate care, ongoing documentation, and opportunities for professional development in a team-based rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Occupational Therapist license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Skilled nursing experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop personalized occupational therapy plans of care.
• Provide interventions addressing activities of daily living, upper extremity function, coordination, balance, cognition, and safety.
• Help residents develop strategies for greater independence with everyday routines.
• Assess progress and adjust treatment approaches according to resident needs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and provide resident and caregiver education.
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation.
• Partner with PT, SLP, nursing, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Connecticut OT license

Job description

$42–$46/hour | Full-Time | Benefits
Ultimate Therapy is looking for a compassionate

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time
Autumn Lake at Norwalk | Norwalk, CT
Ultimate Therapy is looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the therapy department at Autumn Lake at Norwalk. You'll work with residents to improve functional abilities, increase independence, and build the skills needed to participate more successfully in daily life.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate residents and develop personalized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide interventions addressing activities of daily living, upper extremity function, coordination, balance, cognition, and safety
• Help residents develop strategies for greater independence with everyday routines
• Assess progress and adjust treatment approaches according to resident needs
• Recommend adaptive equipment and provide resident and caregiver education
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation
• Partner with PT, SLP, nursing, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care

What We Offer

• $42–$46/hour
• Full-time opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Continuing education support
• Team-oriented rehabilitation environment
• Short-term rehabilitation and long-term care experience
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Occupational Therapist license required
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Skilled nursing experience preferred, but not required
• New graduates are welcome to apply

If you're an OT who is passionate about helping residents regain function and independence, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour