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*Be the Best at Getting Better*. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. *Who We Are* 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. *__* *_What We Offer_**_ _* * Career growth and movement opportunities within our network * On-going education and training * Robust Benefits Package * Special Interest Groups * MedBridge Subscription * Referral Bonus Program /(top leader number of employee referrals in the industry) / * Wellness Programs * Employee Discount Programs * Supportive culture * Awards & Recognition * Flexible Scheduling * Rewarding Compensation * 401K with company match * Clinical specialty opportunities *Job Summary* We’re seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) for our Outpatient Rehab Clinic inFarmington, CT. The Certified Hand Therapist independently evaluates patients’ level of hand and upper extremity function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. Determines treatment strategies and delivers direct care to promote healing of complex conditions and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand to maximize mobility, and remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for hand and upper extremity patient population including but not limited to post-surgical patients, tendon injuries, and fractures. ** ** *Responsibilities:* · Upon referral, performs thorough examination and evaluation of surgical and non-surgical patient’s level of upper extremity function. Performs evaluations for upper extremity strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, and functional abilities of daily living · Deliver therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status. · Implement, deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making. Therapeutic techniques include but are not limited to: exercises, pain management, wound care, swelling, and orthotics. · Fabrication of upper extremity orthoses where required per treatment plan. · Outpatient OT experience required · Hand experience, CHT preferred. · Certified Hand Therapist from HTCC (Hand Therapy Certification Commission) preferred · Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). · License to practice as an OT in the state of CT. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). 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*. **Job:** **Occupational Therapy* **Organization:** **Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network* **Title:** *Certified Hand Therapist- Outpatient Rehab* **Location:** *Connecticut-Farmington-406 Farmington Ave Farmington (10231)* **Requisition ID:** *25161139*