Occupational Therapist 2 at Nuvance Health in Danbury, Connecticut

Job Description:

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s) an physician(s).

2. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate

3. Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician.

4. Maintains records on visits to clients; including evaluation, plans for care, client's response to therapy. Provides discharge planning when applicable, and clinical notes.

5. Participates in case management conferences with the nurse and other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy program with total plan of care.

6. Provides education and counseling to the patient and family members regarding occupational therapy treatment regimen.

7. Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and makes client referrals for same, when needed.

8. Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program and the agency-sponsored inservice training.

Required:

• Current valid Drivers License and access to good working vehicle


• Bachelor's Degree


• CT State Occupational Therapy License

Minimum Experience: one year

Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill Road

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary:

$32.65 -$65.00