Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Greenwich, CT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within a hospital-based scope. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will hold a BS in Occupational Therapy and a CT license, with strong English communication and a willingness to participate in education and student mentorship in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients commensurate with experience and within the scope of procedures of the practice.
• Keeps appropriate timely documentation of services rendered in line with hospital policies and standards.
• Provides positive, supportive communication and education to patients and families.
• Participates in educational programs to maintain professional development.
• Participates in student education.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and age-specific needs.

Skills

Entry-level clinical skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Evaluates and treats patients commensurate with experience and within the scope of standards and procedures of the practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority.
• 2. Keeps appropriate timely documentation of services rendered in line with hospital and regulatory agencies policies, procedures and standards.
• 3. Provides positive, supportive communication and education to patients and families.
• 4. Participates in educational programs to maintain professional development.
• 5. Participates in student education.
• 6. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Experience preferred.

Licensure

License to practice in Connecticut

Special Skills

Entry-level clinical skills in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment. Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.

Physical Demand

Moderate physical effort including bending, stooping, lifting and stretching. On feet for majority of work day. Walks throughout the facility during work day. Busy atmosphere, exposure to noise, odors, and crowded space. Moderate stress attending to patient issues. Moderate stress attending to clinical problems and schedules.

YNHHS Requisition ID 191819