Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) - Inpatient Bone and Joint

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and passionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join the state-of-the-art Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. This facility is the first stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years, with a mission to be the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care. The role involves evaluating patients' functional levels, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and delivering occupational therapy services to improve patient well-being and independence. The position also includes delegating tasks and providing clinical supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
License to practice as an OT in the state of CT.
CPR certification.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®).

Nice To Haves

OT working experience preferred, but will also consider new graduates!

Responsibilities

Upon Physician referral, 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.
Helps 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.