2 Jobs in Avon, CT
Eastern Connecticut Health Network is Hiring an Occupational Therapist Near Avon, CT
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.
- This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have personal computer skills and have proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for dept function.
- Basic skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel are desirable but not required.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.
Job-Specific Competency
- Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
- Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
- Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM).
- Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals.
- Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
- Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
- Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
- Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures.
- Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
- Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
- Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the AOTA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
- Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
- Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
- Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
- Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.
Job Summary
Part Time
$97k-116k (estimate)
06/02/2024
06/30/2024
echn.org
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT
1,000 - 3,000
1910
Private
PETER KARL
$200M - $500M
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About Eastern Connecticut Health Network
ECHN owns and operates a network of hospitals that provides emergency care and outpatient treatments.
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