Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) - Inpatient Bone and Joint

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare's Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist. This state-of-the-art facility is the first stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years, dedicated to providing cutting-edge musculoskeletal and orthopedic care. The institute aims to be the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative care. This role offers a stimulating work environment with competitive salaries and benefits, focusing on a patient-centered approach and a team with decades of experience.

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, perform 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.
Establish measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
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.
Provide patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use.
Complete 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.
Participate in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help 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.
Delegate patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.