Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations

Select Physical Therapy • Newington, CT

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an occupational therapist to provide patient care and perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) through its outpatient orthopedic team. The position conducts FCEs at outpatient therapy offices in the central, southern, and western parts of Connecticut. An FCE assesses an individual's physical abilities and capacity to return to work after injury or illness, including job-related tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying, along with strength, range of motion, and endurance. Select Physical Therapy will train the right candidate in administering FCEs. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, evidence-based care, and an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience administering functional capacity evaluations is not required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, including 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 develop objective patient goals and determine the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Follow 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 within state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation accurately and on time.
• 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, 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 program.
• Opportunities for internal movement across the company's 1,900 centers in 39 states.

What This Job Offers

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