Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
11/2/2009
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Job Overview
Company:
Location:
Base Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 /Hour
Other Pay:
Employee Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Health Care
Req'd Education: 2 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: None
Req'd Travel: None
Relocation Covered: No
Contact: Connie Januzzi
Phone: 888-280-3101
Email: Send Email Now
Fax: 479-478-2581
Ref ID: Not Available

Company Overview
Aegis is a leading provider of physical, occupational and speech therapy services. Aegis is one of and fastest growing rehabilitation companies in the country with over 1,000 locations. For more information please go to www.aegistherapies.com.

With our years of experience and knowledge in acute rehabilitation-and a true passion for quality-we are able to enhance clinical and/or operational results for acute-care hospitals all across the country.

Together, our staff represents more than 100 years of experience in the post-acute care continuum, with expertise in the areas of planning, marketing, compliance, finance, reimbursement, clinical services, operations, therapy and nursing.

Our company has the tools and programs to meet your needs and ensure your hospital's financial integrity. And our passion for quality translates into advanced clinical excellence and increased patient satisfaction.

Our success is driven by the value we create for you and your patients in terms of clinical and/or operational results.

Clinical results-We offer innovative, industry-leading acute rehabilitation programs, including programs designed specifically to help older patients needing therapy. And you can predict your clinical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction, using our unique rehab outcome measure (ROM).

Operational results-Your hospital will realize measurable improvements in Scorecard numbers when you use our proven tools and programs. These tools include program management and strategic planning, program and product feasibility studies, and new program/service enhancements.

Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

Pendleton Manor
Home Health

With over 1000 locations and 3,500employees, Aegis Therapies is one of the largest and fastest growing rehabilitation companies in the country.
Our mission at Aegis Therapies is: To improve the lives of the people we serve through compassion and innovation in healthcare.
We can accomplish our mission by having high-caliber therapists and clinicians on our team. We get the best from our employees, and we’re equally committed to giving the best back to them.
We provide not only competitive salaries, flexible schedules, but also a selection of benefits available to you the 1st of the month following your date of hire:
• Choice of medical plans as well as dental and vision insurance
• AD&D and life insurance
• Generous Associate Time Off (ATO) and family friendly sick leave
• 401(k) plan (unrivaled match & excellent vesting)
• Continuing education assistance
• Assistance with professional dues and licensure
• Ongoing clinical support
• Master Clinician program
• Student affiliation sites
• Career advancement – two career ladders; operations or clinical
• Discipline specific “Boot Camp” innovative training programs

The Aegis Difference:
Aegis Therapies has a unique rehabilitation outcome measure (ROM) system. All of our clinicians are credentialed to use this system, which is approved by JCAHO. The Rehab Outcomes Measure has met the criteria for inclusion in the accreditation process and is included on the Joint Commission’s list of acceptable systems.

Aegis Therapies has innovative, industry-leading programs in place. These include:
• older-adult Model of Care – a CD rom and internet based training program
• Freedom Through Functionality (FTF) – a nautilus geriatric strength training program
• Geriatric Enhanced Modalities (GEM) programs – diathermy, ultrasound, e-stim
• Specialized Dementia Management, Medically Complex and library of many other established programs for you to use.


"Aegis Therapies is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualified special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran. “
With over 1000 locations and 3,500employees, Aegis Therapies is one of the largest and fastest growing rehabilitation companies in the country. Our mission at Aegis Therapies is: To improve the lives of the people we serve through compassion and innovation in healthcare. We can accomplish our mission by having high-caliber therapists and clinicians on our team. We get the best from our employees, and we’re equally committed to giving the best back to them. We provide not only competitive salaries, flexible schedules, but also a selection of benefits • Choice of medical plans as well as dental and vision insurance • AD&D and life insurance • Generous Associate Time Off (ATO) and family friendly sick leave • 401(k) plan (unrivaled match & excellent vesting) • Continuing education assistance • Assistance with professional dues and licensure • Ongoing clinical support • Master Clinician program • Student affiliation sites • Career advancement – two career ladders; operations or clinical • Discipline specific “Boot Camp” innovative training programs The Aegis Difference: Aegis Therapies has a unique rehabilitation outcome measure (ROM) system. All of our clinicians are credentialed to use this system, which is approved by JCAHO. The Rehab Outcomes Measure has met the criteria for inclusion in the accreditation process and is included on the Joint Commission’s list of acceptable systems. Aegis Therapies has innovative, industry-leading programs in place. These include: • older-adult Model of Care – a CD rom and internet based training program • Freedom Through Functionality (FTF) – a nautilus geriatric strength training program • Geriatric Enhanced Modalities (GEM) programs – diathermy, ultrasound, e-stim • Specialized Dementia Management, Medically Complex and library of many other established programs for you to use. "Aegis Therapies is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualified special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran. “

Job Requirements
Occupational Therapy Assistant:

Carries out effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, which are established by the licensed/registered therapist. Plans conform to federal, state and professional standards.

Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistants or must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required. NEW GRADUATES WELCOMED TO APPLY!
• Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test, and post-offer employment physical exam if required.
• Must be capable of performing essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have own transportation to travel between sites as needed.
• Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish specific job duties and assignments.
• Must meet Clinical Competency requirements upon hire and as needed.

Keywords: ADL, orthopedic, c.o.t.a, acute care, rehabilitation, ALF, NDT
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