Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem

Home Care- Bristol, Plainville, Southington, New Britain Area

You are a source of strength and support to the patients you serve—you deserve a management team that’s equally supportive of you. As an OT for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you’ll have it!

Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare Staffing is an employer of choice to OTs seeking a more rewarding career path. Did you know more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals? We know firsthand what it takes to provide exceptional patient care and it gives us a great appreciation for OTs like you. If that’s the kind of culture you thrive in, you are made for this!

Our Occupational Therapists enjoy some notable benefits:

• Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
• Contract, temp-to-hire and direct-hire positions
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As an Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury in nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, clinics and hospitals
• Work with a team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, PTs and SLPs to provide excellent patient care
• Assist physician in evaluation of patient function, deficits, fall risks and adaptive equipment needs
• Assess patient, establish therapy goals, document progress and modify therapy as needed
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Educate patients and family on established goals, exercises, safety and self-care

A few must-haves for Occupational Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in CT
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience in a medical facility
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare Staffing?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation’s first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through our family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who have discovered the flexibility and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.