Team Lead Occupational Therapy
About The Position
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team. Under general supervision, assists in coordinating day-to-day activities and operations of the Occupational therapy department; ensure adherence to regulatory, organizational and department policies and procedures. Serves as a receptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Leads Quality Improvement process and utilizes information to further enhance the quality of services provided by the department. Leads community outreach, program development and staff education/training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational therapy.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in pediatric occupational therapy experience that is relevant to the clinical practice of assigned staff.
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical practice in pediatric physical therapy
- Current State of Connecticut Occupational Therapist licensure required
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree (DOT) preferred.
- Professional membership with AOTA preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating day-to-day activities and operations of the Occupational therapy department
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, organizational and department policies and procedures
- Serves as a receptor, mentor, and resource to staff
- Leads Quality Improvement process and utilizes information to further enhance the quality of services provided by the department
- Leads community outreach, program development and staff education/training
- Provide feedback and coach assigned staff
- Completes performance appraisals to assigned staff
- Assists management with interviewing of staff, orienting/training of new staff
- Monitors assigned department/staff specific clinical and business metrics and holds staff accountable for achieving goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
