Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations

Select Medical • Newington, CT

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an occupational therapist for outpatient functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) in Waterbury, Connecticut. The role involves performing FCEs at outpatient therapy offices across the central, southern, and western portions of Connecticut. FCEs assess an individual's physical abilities and capacity to return to work after an injury or illness, including job-related tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying, as well as strength, range of motion, and endurance. Select Physical Therapy will train the right candidate in administering FCEs. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the team emphasizes mentorship and collaborative care. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, and the listed rate is $60 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
• State occupational therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to establish objective patient goals and determine the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Understand and comply with the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
• Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring physician approval, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Perform functional capacity evaluations at outpatient therapy offices in central, southern, and western Connecticut.

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical and prescription drug, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time employees working 32 or more hours per week.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Life and disability protection for eligible full-time employees.
• Continuing education unit (CEU) program.
• Opportunities for internal movement across 1,900 centers in 39 states.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time