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Connecticut Children's
Hartford, Connecticut

Occupational Therapist PD

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy evaluation, consultation, and intervention services for pediatric patients with physical disabilities. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to implement continuous care plans and educate patients on therapy methods.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. BLS/CPR certification is required, and at least 2 years of pediatric therapy experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Decision MakingMicrosoft WordTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStandardized Clinical AssessmentsNeuro-developmental TherapyFeeding TherapySensory IntegrationManual TherapiesPatient EducationBilingual

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.