Hartford Healthcare

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Hartford-81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)

Job

: Occupational Therapy

Organization

: Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

Job Posting

: Jun 10, 2025

Rehab Educator Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Hartford Hospital - (25157703)

Description

This position is for a licensed Occupational Therapist Rehab Educator. You must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to apply.

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day .

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

Hartford Hospital

Our current opening is for an Occupational Therapist Rehab Educator with Hartford Hospital, one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Position Description

In consultation and collaboration with Rehab leadership and the inter-professional healthcare team the Rehab Educator assesses, plans, develops, implements and coordinates learning activities to train, educate and develop Rehab staff. Functioning within the context of the framework of professional OT practice, the rehab educator is responsible for supporting organizational goals by ensuring role competence, best practice, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This is an experienced and advanced level position that provides clinical expertise to members of the department. Approximately 25% of time spent in a direct patient care capacity as an Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited program (Masters or Doctoral degree)
• Current State of CT Occupational Therapy license required
• Member of AOTA
• 5 years’ work experience with the acute medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological and orthopedic populations
• Demonstrated independence working in the ICU environment
• Has had prior experience mentoring staff and/or students; previous experience as an educator preferred
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively present and teach using various methods
• Knowledge of theories, principals, and practices of professional role

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.

Regular

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)