Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesIn addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionPosition DescriptionWere seeking a caring and dedicated Occupational Therapist for our acute care team at Backus 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 goalsThe 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 productivitywork The Occupational Therapist OT delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application of Occupational Therapy to maximize the patients functional independence Responsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as MDs Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningBenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state we offer 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 middot Flexible schedulingmiddot Extensive Paid Time Off PTO middot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with excellent company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disability insurancemiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesIn addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionPosition DescriptionWere seeking a caring and dedicated Occupational Therapist for our acute care team at Backus 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 goalsThe 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 productivitywork The Occupational Therapist OT delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application of Occupational Therapy to maximize the patients functional independence Responsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Occupational Therapist OT performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including upper extremity strength motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination perceptual cognitive motor function and functional abilities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making Therapeutic techniques to support every day activities include but are not limited to fine motor skills exercises to improve gross motor skills and techniques to support and to maximize function in the areas of daily living leisurerecreation and productivityworkmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Completes all documentation including but not limited to evaluation care plan and goals patient status and progress visits patient discharge summary and patient care transition plan and summary middot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as MDs Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planningBenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state we offer 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 middot Flexible schedulingmiddot Extensive Paid Time Off PTO middot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with excellent company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disability insurancemiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffmiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting preferredmiddot License to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTreg We 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 Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTEmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting preferredmiddot License to practice as an OT in the state of CT Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTreg We 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