<p>Overview</p> <p>Position: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient</p> <p>Location: Southington, CT</p> <p>Schedule: Monday through Friday</p> <p>Salary: Starting at $55/hr based on experience</p> <p>Our outpatient orthopedic team is seeking an occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.</p> <p>We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.</p> <p>This position will be performing FCE's out of offices in the western ½ of CT. A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) evaluates an individual's capacity to perform work activities related to his or her participation in employment.</p> <p>We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!</p> <p>Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)</p> <ul> <li>Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition </li><li>Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings </li><li>Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection </li><li>Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program </li><li>Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception). </li><li>Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients. </li><li>Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician. </li><li>High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise. </li><li>Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines. </li><li>Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations. </li><li>Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner. </li><li></li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy </li><li>State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible) </li><li>CPR certification </li><li>Valid state driver's license </li></ul> <p>Additional Data</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans</p>