Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare
Torrington, CT, US
Full-time

Description

Job Schedule : Per Diem

Standard Hours : 1.0

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Weekday and weekend availability

Work where every moment matters .

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients.

This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (

CESI

one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Position Description

We are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care team at Hartford Hospital.

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 responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

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

Qualifications

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.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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