Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Per Diem)

Company: William Backus Hospital
Location: Enfield
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Job Summary

We're seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for our Orthopedic Associate (OA) offices who has a passion for patient care in the area of outpatient orthopedics. This is a per diem position and requires coverage at all locations with Orthopedic Associates: Enfield, Manchester, Glastonbury, Farmington, Rocky Hill, Plainville.

Therapy services include joint replacement or other surgery, sports injuries, or extremity or back pain with limitation of function.

This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates, determines the treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, restore and remediate, in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills, cognition, and sensorimotor components. Reports to Manager.

Benefits

As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, an excellent benefits package, Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, endless growth opportunities and support within the organization.

• Flexible scheduling
• 401K with excellent company match

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

• 5 or more year of orthopedic OT experience required, CHT 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.
• Experience in mental health treatment, conducting evaluations, group facilitation skills preferred.

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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