Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient Care

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervise assistants, and maintain accurate patient records while upholding safety and quality standards.

Must be a graduate of an accredited OT program with a CT license and current BLS; experience in academic medical centers is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program and BS degree.
• Must maintain current CT OT license; BLS certification required or obtained within two months of hire.
• No experience required; 1–2 years in academic/large medical center preferred; pediatric/adult experience depending on setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care with therapists and staff.
• Supervise and delegate to therapy assistants, students, and support staff with supervision and documentation review.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal & written communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

BS degree in Occupational Therapy

ACCEPTED OT program (accredited)

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervise assistants, and maintain accurate patient records while upholding safety and quality standards.

Must be a graduate of an accredited OT program with a CT license and current BLS; experience in academic medical centers is preferred but not required.