Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to children with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient and outreach programs. Provides occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and intervention services for assigned routine to complex pediatric patients, in accordance with the CT Children's patient care delivery model and program policies and procedures. Collaborates with children, families, other health care team members and community resources to implement and coordinate a continuous plan of care, and to educate patients and families in appropriate occupational therapy methods. Participates in assigned staff development and research activities. Reports to leadership in the occupational therapy department.
CLINICAL CARE:
DOCUMENTATION: Completes required clinical documentation in an organized and timely manner, in
accordance with all department standards.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Completes billing sheets in a timely and accurate manner. Tracks insurance
authorizations and prescriptions, and requests updates as per department policy. Maintains expected patient care productivity per department policy.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH: May provide support, guidance and mentoring to less
experienced staff members in one clinical area. May act as a clinical instructor for students after one year of practice as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Actively engages in literature reviews as related to patient caseload. Participates in weekly staff meetings and case reviews. As assigned, participates in research activities.
CCMC STANDARDS: Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through
behaviors that are consistent with the CT Children's STANDARDS.
OTHER: Required to work occasional weekends and holidays. Travel between locations may be required.
Education and/or Experience Required:
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
License and/or Certification Required: