Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as an Occupational TherapistCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEIndependently evaluates determines the treatment strategies delivers andor delegates services that identify restore and remediate upper extremity function maximize independence and activities of daily living as well as cognitive and perceptual motor function This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients abilities to perform activities of daily living exercise and other procedures to maximize functional performanceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms evaluations for upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily living through physician referrals Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient consults with other Health Care Team members and establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsPlans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utlizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and exercises revising treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of careCoordinates time management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs carrying a patient load that reflects standards of the service area and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standards Supervises responsibilities that have been delegated to supportive personnelDocuments all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals equipment purchase orders statistical reports home programs and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards outside regulatory and insurance agenciesCommunicates understanding both verbally and nonverbally to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patient and the institution they representWork effectively as a team with the site and with customers to provide quality service through communication cooperation and collaboration Demonstrates characteristics that reflect a commitment to exceptional customer services and the achievement of overall company strategic goalsParticipates in community and marketing activities Promotes practice through development of effective physician relationshipsMaintains cleanliness of work environmentWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as an Occupational TherapistCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEIndependently evaluates determines the treatment strategies delivers andor delegates services that identify restore and remediate upper extremity function maximize independence and activities of daily living as well as cognitive and perceptual motor function This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients abilities to perform activities of daily living exercise and other procedures to maximize functional performanceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms evaluations for upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily living through physician referrals Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient consults with other Health Care Team members and establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsPlans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utlizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and exercises revising treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of careCoordinates time management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs carrying a patient load that reflects standards of the service area and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standards Supervises responsibilities that have been delegated to supportive personnelDocuments all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals equipment purchase orders statistical reports home programs and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards outside regulatory and insurance agenciesCommunicates understanding both verbally and nonverbally to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patient and the institution they representWork effectively as a team with the site and with customers to provide quality service through communication cooperation and collaboration Demonstrates characteristics that reflect a commitment to exceptional customer services and the achievement of overall company strategic goalsParticipates in community and marketing activities Promotes practice through development of effective physician relationshipsMaintains cleanliness of work environmentEDUCATIONCERTFICIATIONGraduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school BS degree or entry level masters degreeCT active or temporary licenseCPR certificationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONCERTFICIATIONGraduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school BS degree or entry level masters degreeCT active or temporary licenseCPR certificationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment