Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford 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 outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our outpatient team in our Stratford ClinicOur Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Stratford CT is connected to our Hartford Healthcare Urgent Care center It is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical rehabilitation and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility to support our coordinated care model All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state of the art gyms to support our patientrsquos recoverySpecialty Programs in this multi disciplinary clinic include Balance Falls Safe Steps Cancer Rehabilitation Complex Spine Concussion Dry Needling Gender Affirming Rehab Hand Therapy Lymphedema StrokeBrain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Parkinsonrsquos and Movement Disorders Chronic Pain Management Pelvic Health Speech Therapy Sports Medicine Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular TherapyThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver 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 leisurerecreation and productivityworkThe 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 patients functional independence This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic team atmosphere with highly professional and experienced cliniciansResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford 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 outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our outpatient team in our Stratford ClinicOur Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Stratford CT is connected to our Hartford Healthcare Urgent Care center It is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical rehabilitation and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility to support our coordinated care model All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state of the art gyms to support our patientrsquos recoverySpecialty Programs in this multi disciplinary clinic include Balance Falls Safe Steps Cancer Rehabilitation Complex Spine Concussion Dry Needling Gender Affirming Rehab Hand Therapy Lymphedema StrokeBrain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Parkinsonrsquos and Movement Disorders Chronic Pain Management Pelvic Health Speech Therapy Sports Medicine Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular TherapyThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver 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 leisurerecreation and productivityworkThe 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 patients functional independence This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic team atmosphere with highly professional and experienced cliniciansResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningmiddot Outpatient experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Bachelorrsquos Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot Current Occupational Therapist License requiredWe 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 isyour momentmiddot Outpatient experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Bachelorrsquos Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot Current Occupational Therapist License requiredWe 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 isyour moment