New Britain, Connecticut, USA
8 days ago
Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) - Outpatient Rehab
Work where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare employees 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 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 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language we are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesJob SummaryWersquore seeking a Certified Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist for our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in New Britain CTThe Certified Hand Therapist independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of hand and upper extremity function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver goals Determines treatment strategies and delivers direct care to promote healing of complex conditions and injuries of the shoulder elbow wrist and hand to maximize mobility and remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain Assessment treatment and rehabilitation planning for hand and upper extremity patient population including but not limited to post surgical patients tendon injuries and fracturesResponsibilitiesUpon referral performs thorough examination and evaluation of surgical and non surgical patientrsquos level of upper extremity function Performs evaluations for upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain and functional abilities of daily livingDeliver therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patientrsquos needs and medical statusImplement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques include but are not limited to exercises pain management wound care swelling and orthoticsFabrication of upper extremity orthoses where required per treatment planWork where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare employees 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 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 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language we are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesJob SummaryWersquore seeking a Certified Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist for our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in New Britain CTThe Certified Hand Therapist independently evaluates patientsrsquo level of hand and upper extremity function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver goals Determines treatment strategies and delivers direct care to promote healing of complex conditions and injuries of the shoulder elbow wrist and hand to maximize mobility and remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain Assessment treatment and rehabilitation planning for hand and upper extremity patient population including but not limited to post surgical patients tendon injuries and fracturesResponsibilitiesUpon referral performs thorough examination and evaluation of surgical and non surgical patientrsquos level of upper extremity function Performs evaluations for upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain and functional abilities of daily livingDeliver therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patientrsquos needs and medical statusImplement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques include but are not limited to exercises pain management wound care swelling and orthoticsFabrication of upper extremity orthoses where required per treatment planmiddot Outpatient OT experience requiredmiddot Hand experience CHT preferred middot Certified Hand Therapist from HTCC Hand Therapy Certification Commission preferredmiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot License to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTregWe 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 momentmiddot Outpatient OT experience requiredmiddot Hand experience CHT preferred middot Certified Hand Therapist from HTCC Hand Therapy Certification Commission preferredmiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot License to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTregWe 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
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