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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. ** *Acute Care Rehabilitation Surgery Team Leader - Hartford Hospital (PT, OT, SLP)* Our current opening is for a Therapy Team Leader (PT, OT, or SLP) at Hartford Hospital, one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cuttingedge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast andthe 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* This is an experienced and advanced level position for either a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) that provides both clinical services to patients and clinical expertise to members of the department. The Therapy Team Leader is considered a subject matter expert in their respective clinical area. They provide coaching to all clinical rehab staff including PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s, PTA’s, COTA’s, Rehab Aides and students. They assist with onboarding and training of new hires. In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, the Therapy Team Leader independently evaluates patient’s level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. The Therapy Team Leader determines treatment strategies and delivers Rehabilitation therapy services that, according to their respective discipline as a: * Physical Therapist (PT): Identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. * Occupational Therapist (OT): Promote health and wellness, prevent injury or disability, improve and develop self-dependency and maintenance, productivity, leisure, perceptual motor function, rest, mental, cognitive physical, sensory-perceptual, psychosocial developmental, and emotional wellbeing in a variety of contexts and environments in order to maximize function in the areas of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. * Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): Identify, restore, and rehabilitate disorders of communication, cognition and swallowing to maximize a patient’s safety and independence. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and application of Rehabilitation Therapy to maximize the patient's functional independence. _Additional Job Responsibilities:_ * Provides coaching and training to new employees or for new tasks to existing employees; Serves as a resource to colleagues on issues/questions and provides guidance. * Provides appropriate feedback to Supervisor regarding any concern/issues that may arise. Provides input to performance evaluations. * Assists with onboarding and training of new staff. * Subject Matter Expert in a designated clinical program or population, providing guidance and expertise to colleagues and patients in area of expertise. Facilitate best practices within HHC system, standardize care, create treatment guidelines, and lead special interest group and/or councils, to ensure excellence in care for that patient population. * Assist with the operations and coordination of the department or site as assigned by supervisor to include but not limited to staffing, physical plant/site maintenance, and equipment function. * Assist with quality control, data collection and quality assurance for regulatory compliance and accreditation. Identify opportunities for improvement, recommend process improvements utilizing operating model. * Acute care experience required * Minimum 3 years’ experience required, 5 years’ experience preferred * Experience as clinical instructor or mentor required. * Graduate of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Program from an accredited school, BS degree, MS degree or Doctoral Degree. * Active PT, OT or SLP license in the state of Connecticut 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:** **Therapy Services / Rehab* **Organization:** **Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network* **Title:** *Acute Care Rehabilitation Surgery Team Leader - Hartford Hospital (PT, OT, SLP)* **Location:** *Connecticut-Hartford-81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)* **Requisition ID:** *25155595*