Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Team. The role involves conducting evaluations, direct patient treatment, and documentation for patients referred to OT, across all ages, in a mission-driven hospital setting.

Per diem schedule with rotating shifts is available; CT license and graduation from an AOTA-accredited program required, along with strong communication skills and team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school.
• Current CT license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team collaboration and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs OT evaluations, direct patient treatment, and documents care.
• Communicates assessment results to patients, families, and treatment teams.
• Maintains advanced clinical skills and participates in care planning.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff, and care teams to support progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

AOTA accredited OT program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Posting

Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our mission-driven Inpatient Acute Care Rehab 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 of all ages

• 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

• Competitive hourly rate

• Engaged supportive Leadership.

• Mission-Driven Team Environment

• PER DIEM

Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

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.