Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Hartford Hospital
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Job Description
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital
Our current Occupational Therapist (OT) opening is with Hartford Hospital, one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients.
This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.
When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Position Description
The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates, determines the treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, restore and remediate, in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills, cognition, and sensorimotor components. Reports to Manager.
Benefits
As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.
- Extensive paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401K with company match
- Company paid short term and long term disability
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
- Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunities
We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.
- Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferred.
- Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS, master's or doctoral degree.
- Current Occupational Therapist License required.
- Experience in mental health treatment, conducting evaluations, group facilitation skills preferred.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.
We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates and determines treatment strategies to maximize function in daily living activities. The role also addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills, cognition, and sensorimotor components.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and hold a current Occupational Therapist License. Acute care experience is highly preferred, along with skills in mental health treatment and group facilitation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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