Occupational Therapist (OT, Rehab) - Inpatient

Hartford HealthCare; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling Options

Competitive Compensation + 401(k)Match

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Referral Bonus Program

Continuing Education + MedBridge

Clinical Specialization Opportunities

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist for an outpatient clinic in Manchester, CT. The OT will independently evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and supervise OT students and assistants while collaborating with the care team to maximize patient function.

The role emphasizes evaluation, goal setting, therapy delivery, patient education, and thorough documentation to support transitions in care and community referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a BS or entry-level MS.
• CT license active or temporary.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough evaluation of patient’s level of function upon referral.
• Establish measurable goals with patient/family based on care protocols.
• Deliver and delegate patient care using therapeutic techniques to maximize daily living and productivity.
• Provide education to patient and caregiver regarding treatment and equipment use.

Skills

Patient evaluation skills

Education

OT degree (BS or entry-level MS)

CT license

CPR certification

Job description

Location Detail: United States

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Why Join Us

At Hartford HealthCare, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career in a system that invests in your success, your well-being, and your future. Be part of a team that’s redefining rehabilitation care across Connecticut.

What We Offer

• Clear Career Growth Pathways across a large network
• Continuing Education + MedBridge Subscription
• Special Interest Groups & Clinical Specialization Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture
• Competitive Compensation + 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Referral Bonus Program (industry-leading!)
• Wellness & Employee Discount Programs

Position Description

We are seeking Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) for our Outpatient clinic in Manchester, CT.

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 Occupational Therapist (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 developmental, 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 tasks and provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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

Responsibilities

• Upon Physician referral, the Occupational Therapist (OT) performs thorough evaluation of patient’s level of function, including upper extremity strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, perceptual-cognitive motor function, and functional abilities of daily living.
• Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
• Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making. Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills, exercises to improve gross motor skills, and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work.
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use.
• Completes all documentation including but not limited to: evaluation, care plan and goals, patient status and progress, visits, patient discharge summary, and patient care transition plan and summary.
• Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTFICIATION:

• Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.
• CT active or temporary license.
• CPR certification.

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