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Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as an Occupational Therapist. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage. 1. Evaluates patients based on departmental standard. 2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM). 4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning. 6. Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity. 7. Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures. 9. Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: • Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with a minimum of a B.S. • Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut license. We take great care of careers With 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 – 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment Job: *Behavioral Health Organization: *Manchester Hospital Inc. Title: Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR, Acute, Therapy) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Location: Connecticut-Manchester-71 Haynes Street (10627) Requisition ID:
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manchester, CT, 06040, US
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