Day Kimball Health is hiring for an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient Physical Medicine Department!Location: Danielson, CT
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Occupational Therapist Benefits Summary - Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
- Sick Time
- Educational / Loan Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per fiscal year for full-time employees
- Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
- Shift Differentials - Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
- Career Pathways - clinical ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pharmacy Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - With eligible employer contribution
- Life Insurance - Basic and supplemental coverage options
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Perks - Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay
Occupational Therapist Job Summary:Under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, the Occupational Therapist organizes and administers prescribed occupational therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential.
Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:- Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician.
- Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
- Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program.
- Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan.
- Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students.
- Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, inservice and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community education and programs as directed.
- Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs.
Occupational Therapist Education and Experience Requirements:- BS or MS degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy required.
- Licensure by the state of Connecticut required.
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
- Minimum of one year experience preferred.
Occupational Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped.
- Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, and labels.
- Uses eyes, hands, and fingers with skill.
- Works fast and accurately in emergency situations.
- Communicates well with people when they are sick, handicapped or nervous.
Pay Range: $40 - $54 per hour
