Occupational Therapist-PD

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, implements and documents specific treatment programs for patients of varied ages and disabilities, according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• New graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation – Obtains pertinent medical and social history. Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status. Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program. Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.
• Treatment – Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation. Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately. Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.
• Documentation – Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete. Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.
• Education – Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development. Provides education to therapy staff, system employees and community.
• Supervision – Supervises the patient care activities of assistants, aides and volunteers. Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate. May supervise students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level