Occupational Therapist

Connecticut Children's

. Provide direct occupational therapy care to children with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient and outreach programs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $43 - $63 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing occupational therapy care to children with physical disabilities, including conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Holds a valid Occupational Therapist License and possesses strong knowledge of pediatric patient needs and cultural sensitivity.

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Occupational Therapy CareClinical AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansPediatric Therapy ExperienceOccupational Therapist License

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Hard Skills

Clinical DocumentationIntervention PlanningPatient Care ProductivityInsurance Authorization TrackingMentoringLiterature ReviewResearch Activities

Soft Skills

Cultural SensitivityPatient EducationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)/CPR

Industry Keywords

Pediatric TherapyFunctional LimitationsInterdisciplinary Care TeamPatient CareOccupational Therapy Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct occupational therapy care to children with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient and outreach programs
Conduct clinical assessments using multiple data sources and methods
Interpret assessment data and create individualized plans of care
Develop intervention and treatment plans with the interdisciplinary care team
Implement occupational therapy interventions focused on preventing delays, promoting independence, remediating loss of function and compensating for deficits
Educate patients and families on appropriate occupational therapy methods
Monitor treatment responses and revise care plans as needed
Complete clinical documentation according to department standards
Complete billing sheets and track insurance authorizations and prescriptions
Maintain expected patient care productivity
Provide support, guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff as applicable
Act as a clinical instructor for students after one year of pediatric Occupational Therapist practice as applicable
Participate in literature reviews, weekly staff meetings, case reviews and research activities
Support CT Children’s mission, values and goals
Report to leadership in the occupational therapy department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in an approved course of study in Occupational Therapy
Current State of Connecticut Occupational Therapist License required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR in adult, child and infant within first six months of hire
Minimum of 2 years experience in pediatric therapy strongly preferred
Knowledge of pediatric patient needs from infancy through adolescence
Cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families
Required to work occasional weekends and holidays
Travel between locations may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification within the first six months of hire
Staff development and research participation
Mentoring and clinical instructor opportunities