Description

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Join us at Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties
Hartford Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Lymphedema therapist to join our outpatient team. This 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.

Overview

This Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates, formulates treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, restore and remediate - 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. This position will also require some program development, physician relationship building and community marketing. This therapist will interact with rehabilitation professionals throughout the HHC system of care to ensure that best practices are followed in the provision of care. Data will be analyzed and utilized to improve patient outcomes, and the clinician will partner with program managers to implement, enhance, and optimize clinical programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic team atmosphere with highly professional and experienced clinicians.

Position Specifics

Lymphedema specific responsibilities include:

• Evaluate patient with lymphedema and create Plan of Care
• Demonstrate competence in manual lymph drainage, multi-layer bandaging, compression garment selection and application
• Provide patient and/or caregiver training for home program including MLD, bandaging as needed, application of compression garments, and skin care
• Provide appropriate and safe exercise plan for patient with lymphedema, with modifications to functional ability

This position offers the potential for growth into a leadership position as the site and our network continue to grow! It could also provide the opportunity to work in other HHCRN offices in the general area.

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.

• Flexible scheduling
• Up to 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus holidays
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with excellent company match
• Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level Master's degree.
• Current CT Occupational Therapist License required.
• Completion of a lymphedema certification program with a minimum of 135 hours of lymphedema specialized training with one instructor required.
• LANA certification strongly 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.