Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Acute Care

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as required. Serves as a positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Clinical
  • 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Comprehensive Patient Care
  • 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• Clinical Supervision
  • 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staff, and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co‑signature.
• Documentation
  • 4.1 Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• Education
  • 5.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in‑services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession.
• Administration
  • 6.1 Uses equipment in a and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree.

Experience

No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in an academic/large medical center based practice preferred. Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post‑surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic.

Licensure

Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CT. All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.

Special Skills

The individual should demonstrate age‑specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology and OT theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential.

Physical Demand

Physical demand includes exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases; long periods of standing and walking; lifting and positioning patients. The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions with force up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly. Incumbents and applicants who become disabled must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

YNHHS Requisition