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 daily operations of the Occupational Therapy department; ensure adherence to regulatory, organizational and department policies and procedures. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to clinical and non-clinical team members. Leads initiatives to further enhance the patient family experience and the quality of services provided by the occupational department. Leads the occupational therapy department presence and integration into the community.
Demonstrates knowledge of the organization mission, values and goals and holds others accountable for their performance. Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs of patients in populations from neonate through adolescence, and applies them to practice. Role models awareness of diversity equity and inclusion and role models with all interactions with patients/families and team members.
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
Provide direct patient care up to 50% of scheduled hours. Demonstrates advanced clinical practice in pediatric occupational therapy and serves as a resource to all team members across all service delivery. Provides coaching regarding all clinical and non-clinical duties. Leads patient care teams and represents the department on hospital wide and/or community-based committees.
EDUCATION/RESEARCH:
Role models evidence based clinical care. Leads and supports team with identifiy and copleting research endeavors. Identify opportunities for staff development. Partners with internal/external resources to implement action plans, measuring success with patient outcomes. Leads community education and outreach events.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Lead daily operations including team members schedules, clinical input to inpatient and outpatient scheduling. Provide input to operational and capital budgeting and help identify action steps to rectify variances. Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement and leads endeavors to enhance safety, clinical care and patient family experience. Other assigned duties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise assigned staff. Coach and hold team accountable to organization standards and complete annual performance appraisals of assigned staff.
Assists management with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
Assist with clinical education program
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