Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment mattersHartford HealthCare at Home doesnrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of our therapists too Our benefit options at Hartford HealthCare at Home are designed so you can care for yourself and your family just as you care for others when you are hereWhat our employees love about HHCAHbullTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependentsbullLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansbullEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthbullPaid time off and health insurance packagesbullAll therapists are provided a cellphone and laptopbullDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network HHCRN 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 a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HealthCare at Home We currently have Fulltime Part time and Pay Per Visit opportunity with HHCRNrsquos home care division with flexible scheduling wonderful work life balanceFor over years Hartford HealthCare at Home has been fulfilling our mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes Our dedicated caregivers of HHC at Home use the latest in research and education to develop a coordinated consistently high standard of care for all its customersJob SummaryWersquore seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist OT for primary coverage of Fairfield region Opportunities may be available towards MeridenNew Haven as well ndash just let us know whatrsquos best for youThe Occupational Therapist OT is responsible for evaluation treatment planning and implementation for homebound patients referred for therapyIndependently 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 ManagerResponsibilitiesbull Manages a patient caseload on a daily basisbull Evaluates patients level of function and develops appropriate care plan under the direction of a MD and in collaboration with the Hospice disciplinary team when applicablebull Implements plan of care to provide safe efficient quality care to patients on a daily basisbull Implements plan of care for hospice patients with appropriate end of life goals with an emphasis on patient safety and patientcaregiver educationbull Evaluates care plan on an on going basis revising as necessary in accordance with patients care needsbull Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources ie Community Health Nurse Hospice Nurses other therapists social workers Home Health Aide services physicians etc in an appropriate and timely manner Initiates and participates in case conferences and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting as appropriatebull Works in conjunction with COTA daily and delegates patient care responsibility as appropriate Communicates with COTA daily and monitors and supervises patient care providedbull Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient care needs and Agency productivity standards are metbull Keeps Rehab Coordinator informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload andor patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently metbull Demonstrates an understanding of after hours procedures and educates patients to on callafter hours coveragebull Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Carebull Prepares and keeps legible records current on a daily basis providing all written information regarding service record visit and non visit time statistical sheets and reports to physicians and other personnel according to expected timeframesbull Develops written patient care goals and expected outcomes according to individualized patient care plans accurately reflecting interventions in collaboration with Health Care Team or Hospice Disciplinary Team on an on going basisbull Updates and submits written physician orders accurately in a timely manner according to established timeframesbull Collects and documents necessary financial and reimbursement information for each patient and provides verbal and written communication as required to Agency personnel and other reimbursement sourcesbull Obtains prior authorization for services when indicated by calling payers and requesting andor providing verbal or written confirmation in a timely manner within respective established timeframesbull Completes and processes discharge record within hours after last patient visit and communicates promptly with other Agency personnel in an appropriate fashionbull Delegates Home Health Aide patient care responsibilities and supervises performance of Home Health Aidbull Assesses and develops Home Health Aide guide sheets for each patient in an appropriate manner revising as neededbull Responsible for orientation supervision and evaluation of Home Health Aide performance on an on going basis in an appropriate fashionbull Teaches and demonstrates for the Home Health Aide with regard to specific patient care responsibilities ie exercises adaptive devices ADLs etc taking into account patient complexity and Home Health Aide abilitybull Teaches demonstrates orients supervises and evaluates COTA Home Health Aide patientfamily members and other appropriate caregivers in the care of the patientbull Instructs and supervises other health team personnel and patient and family members in the participation of patients therapy regimebull Identifies needs for modifying equipment appliances and the physical surroundings of the patients home and makes appropriate referrals to implement necessary modificationsbull Provides in service education programs for Agency staff and orientation for new staff regarding Occupational Therapy services case finding etcbull Accepts and performs additional duties tasks responsibilities as assigned to ensure the success of the AgencyWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffStart here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment mattersHartford HealthCare at Home doesnrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of our therapists too Our benefit options at Hartford HealthCare at Home are designed so you can care for yourself and your family just as you care for others when you are hereWhat our employees love about HHCAHbullTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependentsbullLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansbullEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthbullPaid time off and health insurance packagesbullAll therapists are provided a cellphone and laptopbullDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network HHCRN 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 a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HealthCare at Home We currently have Fulltime Part time and Pay Per Visit opportunity with HHCRNrsquos home care division with flexible scheduling wonderful work life balanceFor over years Hartford HealthCare at Home has been fulfilling our mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes Our dedicated caregivers of HHC at Home use the latest in research and education to develop a coordinated consistently high standard of care for all its customersJob SummaryWersquore seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist OT for primary coverage of Fairfield region Opportunities may be available towards MeridenNew Haven as well ndash just let us know whatrsquos best for youThe Occupational Therapist OT is responsible for evaluation treatment planning and implementation for homebound patients referred for therapyIndependently 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 ManagerResponsibilitiesbull Manages a patient caseload on a daily basisbull Evaluates patients level of function and develops appropriate care plan under the direction of a MD and in collaboration with the Hospice disciplinary team when applicablebull Implements plan of care to provide safe efficient quality care to patients on a daily basisbull Implements plan of care for hospice patients with appropriate end of life goals with an emphasis on patient safety and patientcaregiver educationbull Evaluates care plan on an on going basis revising as necessary in accordance with patients care needsbull Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources ie Community Health Nurse Hospice Nurses other therapists social workers Home Health Aide services physicians etc in an appropriate and timely manner Initiates and participates in case conferences and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting as appropriatebull Works in conjunction with COTA daily and delegates patient care responsibility as appropriate Communicates with COTA daily and monitors and supervises patient care providedbull Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient care needs and Agency productivity standards are metbull Keeps Rehab Coordinator informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload andor patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently metbull Demonstrates an understanding of after hours procedures and educates patients to on callafter hours coveragebull Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Carebull Prepares and keeps legible records current on a daily basis providing all written information regarding service record visit and non visit time statistical sheets and reports to physicians and other personnel according to expected timeframesbull Develops written patient care goals and expected outcomes according to individualized patient care plans accurately reflecting interventions in collaboration with Health Care Team or Hospice Disciplinary Team on an on going basisbull Updates and submits written physician orders accurately in a timely manner according to established timeframesbull Collects and documents necessary financial and reimbursement information for each patient and provides verbal and written communication as required to Agency personnel and other reimbursement sourcesbull Obtains prior authorization for services when indicated by calling payers and requesting andor providing verbal or written confirmation in a timely manner within respective established timeframesbull Completes and processes discharge record within hours after last patient visit and communicates promptly with other Agency personnel in an appropriate fashionbull Delegates Home Health Aide patient care responsibilities and supervises performance of Home Health Aidbull Assesses and develops Home Health Aide guide sheets for each patient in an appropriate manner revising as neededbull Responsible for orientation supervision and evaluation of Home Health Aide performance on an on going basis in an appropriate fashionbull Teaches and demonstrates for the Home Health Aide with regard to specific patient care responsibilities ie exercises adaptive devices ADLs etc taking into account patient complexity and Home Health Aide abilitybull Teaches demonstrates orients supervises and evaluates COTA Home Health Aide patientfamily members and other appropriate caregivers in the care of the patientbull Instructs and supervises other health team personnel and patient and family members in the participation of patients therapy regimebull Identifies needs for modifying equipment appliances and the physical surroundings of the patients home and makes appropriate referrals to implement necessary modificationsbull Provides in service education programs for Agency staff and orientation for new staff regarding Occupational Therapy services case finding etcbull Accepts and performs additional duties tasks responsibilities as assigned to ensure the success of the AgencyWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffEducation TrainingGraduate of an accredited school with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational TherapyLicenseCertificationCurrent Connecticut license to practice Occupational TherapyExperience Three years experience preferredSkillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapybull Excellent verbal and written communication skillsbull Strong organizational skillsbull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with patients families physicians and co workersbull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOtherValid motor vehicle operator license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe 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 momentEducation TrainingGraduate of an accredited school with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational TherapyLicenseCertificationCurrent Connecticut license to practice Occupational TherapyExperience Three years experience preferredSkillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapybull Excellent verbal and written communication skillsbull Strong organizational skillsbull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with patients families physicians and co workersbull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOtherValid motor vehicle operator license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe 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