Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR, Acute, Therapy) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis

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The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY\: 

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.

1.      Evaluates patients based on departmental standard. 

2.      Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient. 

3.      Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM). 

4.      Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 

5.      Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.

6.      Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity. 

7.      Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate. 

8.      Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures. 

9.      Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.

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.  

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