Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 network as an Occupational TherapistPosition SummaryThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates determines the treatment strategies delivers andor delegates services that identify restore and remediate in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living leisurerecreation and productivitywork Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Reports to Occupational Therapy SupervisorResponsibilitiesbull Performs evaluations in the areas of activities of daily living leisureplay and productivitywork Identifies contributing factors in the areas of psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient Consults with Health Care Team members and establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily in order to meet patient needsbull Plans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and interventions Revises treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials Participates in discharge planning including recommendations made to community resources in order to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of carebull Coordinates time management and supervises support personnel and student interns by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standardsbull Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards DPH JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agenciesbull Communicates evaluation results and makes recommendations to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externallyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 network as an Occupational TherapistPosition SummaryThe Occupational Therapist OT independently evaluates determines the treatment strategies delivers andor delegates services that identify restore and remediate in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living leisurerecreation and productivitywork Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Reports to Occupational Therapy SupervisorResponsibilitiesbull Performs evaluations in the areas of activities of daily living leisureplay and productivitywork Identifies contributing factors in the areas of psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient Consults with Health Care Team members and establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily in order to meet patient needsbull Plans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and interventions Revises treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials Participates in discharge planning including recommendations made to community resources in order to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of carebull Coordinates time management and supervises support personnel and student interns by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standardsbull Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards DPH JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agenciesbull Communicates evaluation results and makes recommendations to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externallyMinimum Qualificationsbull Current Connecticut OT or temporary license requiredbull Current BLS certification requiredCritical Success Factorsbull Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal directionWe 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 is your momentMinimum Qualificationsbull Current Connecticut OT or temporary license requiredbull Current BLS certification requiredCritical Success Factorsbull Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal directionWe 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 is your moment