Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Wallingford- Per Diem

Occupational Therapist

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our mission is to enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values are integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

The Occupational Therapist utilizes a comprehensive evaluation based on accepted professional standards to assess patient needs and functional status; devises and implements appropriate treatment plans to promote the highest level of patient self-sufficiency; regularly re-assesses plan efficacy, provides appropriate education to patients and families and progress patients toward goals and outcomes that reflect improved independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care (evaluation and treatment).
• Performs appropriate written communication.
• Interacts appropriately through clinical communication.
• Acts in a professional manner.
• Maintains state of the art training and education for job role.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in OT required. Current CT OT license or eligibility required. One (1) year of OT experience preferred.

Work Schedule: Per Diem- Varied Shifts

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