Float Occupational Therapist (OT) – HOCC & MidState Medical Center
About The Position
Make every moment matter—for your patients and your professional growth. At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 caring professionals show up each day with one shared mission: to make every moment matter. When you join our team, you become part of Connecticut’s largest and most innovative healthcare system—one that elevates your skills, supports your goals, and values your voice. We are seeking a flexible, motivated Float Occupational Therapist (OT) to support our acute‑care teams at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) and MidState Medical Center, with opportunities to serve patients within the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute (COI)—a national leader in joint replacement and orthopedic surgery. This float role is ideal for an OT who loves variety, autonomy, orthopedic collaboration, and the chance to strengthen advanced clinical skills across multiple hospital teams. Why This Role Stands Out Wide exposure to diverse inpatient populations across two hospitals Hands‑on experience with COI orthopedic and post‑surgical patients Opportunities to strengthen your expertise in ADL retraining, cognitive rehab, orthopedic functional recovery, and early mobility A supportive, collaborative team environment Flexible scheduling Your Impact
Requirements
- Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.
- Current CT Occupational Therapist License required.
Responsibilities
- Perform functional evaluations focused on ADLs, cognition, safety, vision/perception, fine motor skills, and mobility
- Establish patient‑centered goals with families and care teams
- Provide evidence‑based interventions including self-care retraining, neuromuscular re‑education, cognitive therapy, therapeutic exercise, and orthopedic functional rehabilitation
- Collaborate closely with COI clinicians to support exceptional outcomes for patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgeries, and upper extremity procedures
- Educate patients and caregivers to support safe transitions home
- Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care coordination
- Provide mentorship to COTAs, rehab aides, and OT students
Benefits
- Extensive PTO
- Flexible scheduling options
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company‑paid long- and short-term disability
- Continuing education and specialty-track development
- Opportunities to participate in Special Interest Groups, including orthopedic-focused groups
- Leadership and advanced practice pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
