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Middlesex Health

Occupational Therapist

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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

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Job Description

Position Highlights Department:
The Mayer Center Occupational Therapy Hours:
24.00 per week
Shift:
Shift 1, Days Position Summary Administers Occupational Therapy services under medical prescription in accordance with Hospital regulation, State of Connecticut Practice Act and quality standards. Responsible for clinical oversight of COTA Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develops a plan of care for each patient with the patient's input and agreement, which includes safety, educational, psychological and developmental needs of the patient. Interprets and assesses data about the patient as evidenced by appropriate goal setting and revision of goals throughout the plan care while explaining treatment goals, plans, techniques and outcomes to patient and or family. Displays expertise in recommending various therapeutic procedures and modalities. Complies with professional and departmental documentation standards. Addresses a home exercise program with each patient. Provides a written home exercise program and places a copy in the patient chart. Maintains adequate caseload, adhering to departmental productivity standards. Attends continuing education seminars as required by licensure and on return from such an event, schedules and presents an educational program including test to Rehab staff or other medical professionals. Participates in new program development, physician marketing and education of M.D's in the community about Rehab Services. Communicate regularly with Rehabilitation Supervisor, other team members and referring physicians for patient care. All other job related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the
State of Connecticut Preferred Skills:
Experience with electronic medical charting 3-5 years clinical experience Flexibility with scheduling Comprehensive Benefits Offered Competitive and affordable benefits package Shift Differentials Continuing Education assistance Tuition reimbursement Student Loan relief through Fiducius Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas About Middlesex Health The Smarter Choice for your Career! Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.