Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkDonrsquot miss the opportunity to be a part of our state of the art Inpatient Rehab Unit within St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT Our unit has been recognized as being in the top of Inpatient Rehab Facilities in the United States This private and semi private bed unit provides our patients access to ongoing acute medical management hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home Position DescriptionThis position is for every other weekendWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our Inpatient Rehab team at St Vincentrsquos Medical CenterThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver goals The Occupational Therapist OT determines treatment strategies and delivers Occupational Therapy services that promote health and wellness prevent injury or disability improve and develop self dependency and maintenance productivity leisure perceptual motor function rest mental cognitive physical sensory perceptual psychosocial developmental and emotional wellbeing in a variety of contexts and environments in order to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkThe Occupational Therapist OT delegates patient care responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application Occupational Therapy to maximize the patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkDonrsquot miss the opportunity to be a part of our state of the art Inpatient Rehab Unit within St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT Our unit has been recognized as being in the top of Inpatient Rehab Facilities in the United States This private and semi private bed unit provides our patients access to ongoing acute medical management hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home Position DescriptionThis position is for every other weekendWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our Inpatient Rehab team at St Vincentrsquos Medical CenterThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver goals The Occupational Therapist OT determines treatment strategies and delivers Occupational Therapy services that promote health and wellness prevent injury or disability improve and develop self dependency and maintenance productivity leisure perceptual motor function rest mental cognitive physical sensory perceptual psychosocial developmental and emotional wellbeing in a variety of contexts and environments in order to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkThe Occupational Therapist OT delegates patient care responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application Occupational Therapy to maximize the patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningmiddot Inpatient Rehab working experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Bachelorrsquos Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTELicense to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTreg We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentmiddot Inpatient Rehab working experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Bachelorrsquos Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTELicense to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTreg We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment