Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Posting Job Description
Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our mission-driven Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Team.
The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations, direct patient treatment and provides documentation for patients referred for occupational therapy.
You Will Be Responsible For
Provides full scope of direct and clinical services necessary to maximize the care for patients of all ages
Appropriately communicates results of assessment or treatment program including written and/or verbal means. Aggressively works with patient, family, care provider to communicate patient status and progress, as well as providing adequate training
Develops and maintains advanced clinical skills, including acknowledged area of expertise and multi-site/unit clinical service diversification.
Maintains appropriate communication with treatment team, physicians, clients, and/or family members to facilitate problem solving, program planning and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AOTA accredited school.
- Current State of CT license.
- Excellent communication Skills
Highlights
- Competitive hourly rate
- Engaged supportive Leadership.
- Mission-Driven Team Environment
Per DIEM
Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist performs patient evaluations, provides direct clinical treatment, and maintains accurate documentation for inpatient rehabilitation. They also collaborate with families, physicians, and the treatment team to facilitate patient progress and program planning.
Key Skills
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 Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut | 85 active | 9,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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