Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Fairfield- Part Time

Gaylord Hospital • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation, providing inpatient and outpatient care for people throughout recovery from illness or injury. Its mission is to enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives, guided by the values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The Occupational Therapist uses a comprehensive evaluation based on accepted professional standards to assess patients’ needs and functional status. The therapist devises and implements appropriate treatment plans to promote patient self-sufficiency, regularly reassesses the efficacy of those plans, educates patients and families, and helps patients progress toward goals and outcomes that reflect improved independence.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• Current Connecticut occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
• One year of occupational therapy experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of occupational therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using accepted professional standards to assess their needs and functional status.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that promote the highest level of patient self-sufficiency.
• Regularly reassess the efficacy of treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate education to patients and families.
• Progress patients toward goals and outcomes that reflect improved independence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time