Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
Perform occupational therapy evaluations and implement treatment plans to rehabilitate physical dysfunction and pain. Provide patient and family education while managing discharge planning and clinical documentation.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
PRN Occupational Therapist - Peds Experience a Plus Danbury Hospital Summary: Occupational Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognative perceptual motor function.
Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatrics and/or adults and mature adults.
May treat in any of the following areas: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.
1. Performs occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluation procedures. 2. Performs occupational therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area. 3. Provides patient/family education and training. 4. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities. 5. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines. 6. Initiates discharge planning. 7. Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year. 8. Provides full time clinical experience to student. 9. May provide guidance lower level staff. 10. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Skills Experience: Required: Minimum Experience: Bachelor�s degree and minimum one year of experience
Company: Danbury Hospital Org
186 Department: Phys Med - Main St Exempt: No
$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in occupational therapy. FIM and CPR certifications are desired.
Market context
Occupational therapy roles in Connecticut are commonly driven by rehabilitation, hospital, and outpatient needs, and per diem openings can reflect coverage gaps or variable patient volumes. This role is competitive because it asks for a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of occupational therapy experience, and preferred FIM and CPR certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your licensure, certification status, and schedule flexibility before applying.