Description

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Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) who has a passion for outpatient neuro and orthopedics. Position is with our Meriden office. This office is a multi-discipline facility offering Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (SLP). It services a wide range of patient conditions including Orthopedics, Movement Disorders/Parkinson's/Neuro conditions, Lymphedema, headaches, back/neck pain, gait/balance, vestibular conditions, and concussion management. This office focuses on a team approach to treatment in order to maximize the functional return of our patients. We utilize functional based approaches to exercise and activity with our patients and include manual therapy and modality treatments as necessary.

It is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

Position Description

The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates patients' level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver 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, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work.

This colleague will have the opportunity to develop skills and expand their knowledge in the treatment and management of both orthopedic and neurological conditions by:

• Evaluating patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from Movement Disorders and CVA to shoulder and hand injuries
• Creating individualized Plan of Care to meet patients' goals
• Developing competence in amplitude-based exercises (LSVT BIG or PWR!) to address movement disorders
• Providing appropriate and safe exercise plan for patients, with modifications to functional ability as needed
• Working in a multidisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP

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) plus holidays
• 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

• Outpatient ortho and neuro experience preferred; Will consider new graduates!
• Ability to work independently and support the growth of our facility
• Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree
• Current Occupational Therapist License required

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.