Work whereevery 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. Bone and Joint Institute – Hartford Hospital Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the state-of-the-art Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. The first stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years! Our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience in providing the most innovative musculoskeletal & orthopedic care. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence. Come join a leader in rehabilitation and orthopedic care! Position Description 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 caretasks and provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and 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. *Responsibilities · Upon Physician referral, the Occupational Therapist (OT) performs thorough evaluation of patient’s 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 living. · Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs. · 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, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. · Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use. · 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. · Participates in patient transition planning and/or 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 planning · Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), Master's or Doctoral degree preferred. · OT working experience highly preferred · License to practice as an OT in the state of CT. CPR certification. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements * · Must be flexible, a team player and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. · Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately. Ability to prioritize daily work assignments. · Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. · Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use). Proficient skills in windows-based software (including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs). · Working knowledge of State Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations. · 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 * *Problem Solving and Decision Making · Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction. · Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. · Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. · Able to take appropriate actions in response to changes, circumstances ability concerning the daily activities of the position. 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. Job: Occupational Therapy* *Organization: Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network *Title: *Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Bone and Joint (Per Diem) Location: Connecticut-Hartford-32 Seymour - Bone %26 Joint Inst (10341) Requisition ID: 23166283