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Hartford, Connecticut

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Hartford Hospital

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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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

Evaluation

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 28 employers

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<$115k
5
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
18%

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#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
New Britain, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Extensive PTO
Flexible Scheduling
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k with Company Match
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Company Paid Long Term Disability
Continuing Education