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Hartford Hospital
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Hartford Hospital
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$93,040 / year median in Connecticut
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist
- Acute Care
- Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital
- 3.
Qualifications Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Location Detail:
81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital Our current Occupational Therapist (OT) opening is with Hartford Hospital, one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. Position Description The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates, determines the treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, restore and remediate, in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills, cognition, and sensorimotor components. Reports to Manager. Benefits As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization. Extensive paid time off (PTO) Flexible scheduling & competitive pay Medical and dental benefits 401K with company match Company paid short term and long term disability Continuing education and tuition reimbursement Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunities We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff. Qualifications Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferred. Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS, master's or doctoral degree. Current Occupational Therapist License required. Experience in mental health treatment, conducting evaluations, group facilitation skills preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge- helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees
- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.