Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Per Diem)
Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT (10126)
About the role
We are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care team at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The Occupational Therapist independently evaluates patients’ level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. The OT delivers 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 to maximize function in daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. The Occupational Therapist delegates patient care responsibilities to 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.
Requirements
- Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferred
- Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school (BS degree or entry-level master’s degree)
- Current Occupational Therapist License required
Skills
- Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs, recognizing issues that require intervention
- Able to communicate effectively with patient, family, and team members to reach optimum patient outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patients’ needs
- Maintains infection control policies related to patient care
- Ability to exercise independent judgement
- Able to adapt to a changing environment
Benefits
Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.