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Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations
PER DIEMNewington

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About this role

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Waterbury, CT

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Salary: Hourly rate of $60/hr

 

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 FCE’s out of outpatient therapy offices in the central, southern & western ½ of CT.

A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive assessment of an individual's 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 individual's 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.
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Other facts

Tech stack
Occupational Therapy,Functional Capacity Evaluations,Patient Care,Evidence Based Practice,Collaboration,Goal Setting,Documentation,Mentorship,Communication,Supervision,Program Design,Patient Interaction,Physical Assessment,Strength Evaluation,Endurance Assessment,Range of Motion

About Select Physical Therapy

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.

Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.

Select Medical and its parent company, Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SEM), are based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.

Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The occupational therapist will perform functional capacity evaluations and develop individualized treatment programs for patients. They will also collaborate with referring physicians and maintain high standards of care in accordance with state laws.

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What does a Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations do at Select Physical Therapy?

As a Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations at Select Physical Therapy, you will: the occupational therapist will perform functional capacity evaluations and develop individualized treatment programs for patients. They will also collaborate with referring physicians and maintain high standards of care in accordance with state laws..

Why join Select Physical Therapy as a Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations?

Select Physical Therapy is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations position at Select Physical Therapy remote?

The Occupational Therapist-PRN Functional Capacity Evaluations position at Select Physical Therapy is based in Newington, Connecticut, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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