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.
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Hartford Hospital - 3.6 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago
Qualifications Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Location Detail:
85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)
Shift Detail:
Shifts will vary from 0730a-7pm Mon-Thurs and 730a-5pm Fridays 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. Occupational Therapist Hartford, CT Outpatient About This Clinic Our Hartford Outpatient clinic serves a unique patient population and is best suited for clinicians who enjoy working with medically complex individuals in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Due to its proximity to Hartford Hospital, this clinic combines elements of a traditional orthopedic clinic with a strong focus on community health and management of multiple health conditions. Patients often present with multiple comorbidities, persistent pain, and higher levels of medical complexity, requiring strong clinical reasoning, advanced evaluation skills, and the ability to identify when referrals to physicians or other providers are appropriate. This is a high-skill, high-cognition environment where therapists must be comfortable working in teams to manage complex cases rather than low complexity orthopedic conditions alone. Responsibilities Include Managing a diverse caseload of medically complex patients with orthopedic and non-orthopedic considerations. Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and differential diagnosis skills. Identifying when patients require referrals to physicians, specialists, or other healthcare providers. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Providing evidence-based care within a high-volume outpatient setting. Working with PT, PTA, OT, and Audiology counterparts to deliver high-quality care This clinic has an emphasis on a team-based approach and has a strong culture of learning, teaching, mentoring, and innovation. This opportunity is ideal for a therapist who enjoys complex problem-solving, values interdisciplinary care, and is passionate about serving a community-based patient population with significant medical and orthopedic needs. Qualifications Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS, MS or Doctoral degree CT active license. Experience treating high-complexity patients preferred Splinting and hand therapy experience preferred CHT preferred, or interest in pursuing specialization 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. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
