Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usPosition DescriptionWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our acute care team at Hartford HospitalThe 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 independence Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usPosition DescriptionWe are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist OT to join our acute care team at Hartford HospitalThe 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 independence middot Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school BS degree or entry level masters degreemiddot Current Occupational Therapist License requiredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs recognizing issues that require interventionmiddot Able to communicate effectively with patient family and team members to reach optimum patient outcomesmiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Demonstrates competence including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patientsrsquo needs middot Maintains infection control policies related to patient caremiddot Ability to exercise independent judgementmiddot Able to adapt to a changing environmentWe 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 Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferredmiddot Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school BS degree or entry level masters degreemiddot Current Occupational Therapist License requiredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs recognizing issues that require interventionmiddot Able to communicate effectively with patient family and team members to reach optimum patient outcomesmiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Demonstrates competence including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patientsrsquo needs middot Maintains infection control policies related to patient caremiddot Ability to exercise independent judgementmiddot Able to adapt to a changing environmentWe 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