Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations
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Job Summary
Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Waterbury CT
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Salary: Starting at $55/hr based on experience
Our outpatient orthopedic team is seeking an occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.
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.
This position will be performing FCEs out of outpatient therapy offices in the central southern & western ½ of CT.
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive assessment of an individuals physical abilities often used to determine their capacity to return to work after an injury or illness. It evaluates various physical tasks relevant to the job such as lifting pushing pulling and carrying and assesses the individuals strength range of motion and endurance. Select Physical Therapy will train the right candidate in the administration of FCE evaluations.
We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32 hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX health vision and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
Responsibilities
- Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB clinician expertise patient perception).
- Build Relationships: Enhance develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
- Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state drivers license
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
