Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Jerome Home is a 120 bed Long Term Care Facility in New Britain, CT. Established under the will executed by Augustus Jerome, Jerome Home is a privately-owned, not-for-profit organization. We are a progressive nursing center with a stable, highly competent and caring staff. Established in 1932, our multi levels include, RCH and SNF including short-term rehab and hospice.

Jerome Home has an immediate position for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT/R) to join our team for short-term rehab and caring for our long-term residents. 

The primary purpose of your job position is to:

• Plan, organize, develop and direct Occupational Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Rehab Program Manager to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
• Interpret occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, resident, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
• Review request for occupational therapy and physicians’ orders.
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy.

The successful candidate

• Must possess a valid OT/R from an accredited college or university.
• Must have experience as a OT in a hospital, SNF or other related medical facility.
• Must have ability to work with our senior population.
• Must work well with other departments as well as your own.

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, please click the link and complete an on-line application.