Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistWork where every moment matters. Every day, more than 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.Location: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (Hartford, CT)Shifts will vary from 0730a-7pm Mon-Thurs and 730a-5pm FridaysAbout This Clinic:Our Hartford Outpatient clinic serves a unique patient population and is best suited for clinicians who enjoy working with medically complex individuals in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Due to its proximity to Hartford Hospital, this clinic combines elements of a traditional orthopedic clinic with a strong focus on community health and management of multiple health conditions. Patients often present with multiple comorbidities, persistent pain, and higher levels of medical complexity, requiring strong clinical reasoning, advanced evaluation skills, and the ability to identify when referrals to physicians or other providers are appropriate. This is a high-skill, high-cognition environment where therapists must be comfortable working in teams to manage complex cases rather than low complexity orthopedic conditions alone.Responsibilities Include:Managing a diverse caseload of medically complex patients with orthopedic and non-orthopedic considerations.Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and differential diagnosis skills.Identifying when patients require referrals to physicians, specialists, or other healthcare providers.Collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.Providing evidence-based care within a high-volume outpatient setting.Working with PT, PTA, OT, and Audiology counterparts to deliver high-quality careThis clinic has an emphasis on a team-based approach and has a strong culture of learning, teaching, mentoring, and innovation. This opportunity is ideal for a therapist who enjoys complex problem-solving, values interdisciplinary care, and is passionate about serving a community-based patient population with significant medical and orthopedic needs.QualificationsGraduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS, MS or Doctoral degreeCT active license.Experience treating high-complexity patients preferredSplinting and hand therapy experience preferredCHT preferred, or interest in pursuing specializationWith 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 employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.