Fairfield County Occupational Therapist (OT, Therapy, Rehab) – HomeCare

Hartford Healthcare•Bridgeport, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist independently evaluates patients’ level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. 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. 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 patient's functional independence. May work in an Inpatient, Outpatient, Home Care, Skilled Nursing, or Assisted Living environment. Upon Physician referral, performs thorough evaluation of patient’s level of function. Performs 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. Recognizes physiological, psychological, and age-related changes in the patient. Consults with other Health Care Team members as necessary. Develop an individualized patient centered treatment plan of care. Evaluate care plan on an on-going basis, revising as necessary in accordance with patient’s care needs. Establish measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs. Notify Physician of any changes in status or progress. Deliver therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status. Implement, deliver and delegate 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.

Requirements

Current State of CT Occupational Therapy license
Temp State of CT Occupational Therapy License (for new grads, limited to 120 days)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (BLS upon hire or within 30 days of hire)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required (for Home Care Only)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

Independently evaluates patients’ level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals.
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.
Delegates patient care responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Performs thorough evaluation of patient’s level of function upon Physician referral.
Performs 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.
Recognizes physiological, psychological, and age-related changes in the patient.
Consults with other Health Care Team members as necessary.
Develops an individualized patient centered treatment plan of care.
Evaluates care plan on an on-going basis, revising as necessary in accordance with patient’s care needs.
Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
Notifies Physician of any changes in status or progress.
Delivers therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status.
Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making.
Utilizes therapeutic techniques to support every day activities including 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.